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Shovel Chairs

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Paul McCobb shovel chair, model #1533, from his Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
$1,450
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful shovel chair is from the Biedermeier period, circa 1825. The chair is made of walnut
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chair
$1,807 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier era shovel chair, made circa 1825 with thick walnut and walnut veneer
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
$4,184 Sale Price / set
22% Off
H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of iconic side or desk chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Reffered to as The Shovel Chair
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon
Paul McCobb Designed Shovel Chair for Wichendon
$3,000 / set
H 34 in W 19 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Winchendon Furniture
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shovel chair in maple and iron from Paul McCobb's iconic Planner Group, by Winchendon Furniture, c
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel chairs in Maple for Winchendon, USA 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
Set of 4 Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon, 1950s USA
$6,563 / set
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1820. Cherry veneered and solid
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Cherry

Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A fine set of four Biedermeier walnut shovel chairs, crafted in Hungary around 1825. Each chair
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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, 19th Century
Set of Four Biedermeier Walnut Shovel Chairs, 19th Century
$13,869 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Walnut Veneer, Black Leather, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant single Biedermeier shovel chair in walnut from Austria around 1820.Walnut veneered and
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs with Ink Painting, Walnut, South German, 1830s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Exceptional Pair of rare, neoclassical Biedermeier Shovel Chairs from South Germany around 1830
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Black Leather, Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant pair of Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut from Austria around 1820. Walnut veneered and
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Ink, Austria circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Classic, elegant set of four antique Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut from Austria around 1830
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Roots Veneer, South Germany, 1840s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful set of six neoclassical Biedermeier shovel chairs (backrest in form of a shovel) from
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chairs by Paul Mccobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Shovel Chairs model #1533 designed in the 1950s for Planner Group and produced by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Side / Dining Chairs, 'Shovel' Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of twelve (12) Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb side / dining chairs, 'shovel' chairs. Large
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair This chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb for Winchendon MCM Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Mid Century Maple and Iron Model 1533 Shovel Chair - Pair Each chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Modern Shovel Chairs by Lee Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Combining wrought iron frames with sculpted wood seats and backs. Uncommon black finish go well with the sturdy black frames for a sleek modern look. Lee Woodard gives attention to d...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Mid-century Modern Shovel Chairs by Lee Woodard
Mid-century Modern Shovel Chairs by Lee Woodard
$1,400 / set
H 32 in W 17 in D 17 in
Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Winchendon, Set of 6
Located in Raleigh, NC
A striking and unique design from Paul Mccobb. Vintage set of mid century modern chairs in very
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Winchendon, Set of 6
Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs, Winchendon, Set of 6
$7,895 / set
H 33.75 in W 18.25 in D 21 in
Set Of Four Paul McCobb Planner Group "Shovel" Dining Chairs
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“shovel" chairs comprised of sleek wrought iron frames with solid maple seats and spindle ladder backs in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antike Schaufelstühle  Biedermeier um 1820  Wallnussholz  4 Stück
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Original Biedermeier shovel chairs ✓ Impressive veneer picture ✓ Timeless and beautiful
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Antique Early 18th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Nutwood, Walnut

19th Century German Pair of Antique Biedermeier Polished Cherrywood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The detailed Shovel chairs have an open, arched
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony

Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of five original Biedermeier shovel chairs from Thuringia, Germany around 1830. Cherry wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Softwood, Fabric, Velvet

Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
Set of Five Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Germany circa 1830
$9,564 / set
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 18.12 in
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
finished on all sides and could be used floating in a room. McCobb shovel chair in last photos is sold
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Set of Four Antique Biedermeier Cherry Shovel Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in good condition. The detailed Shovel side chairs have a slightly
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry

Set of Four Vintage Mid-Century Paul McCobb Shovel Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, TX
four Paul Mccobb Winchendon Dining Chairs American 1950s Chair is constructed in solid maple, it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Set Of 6 Biedermeier Nutwood Shovel Dining Chairs, 19th Century, AT ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Gorgeous set of 6 Biedermeier so-called "shovel" dining chairs from the period around 1830. These
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Maple and Iron Shovel Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820
Located in Leimen, DE
walnut chair stands out for its exquisite shovel back design. The chair showcases slightly curved tapered
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820
Biedermeier Chair, South Germany 1820
$2,726
H 35.04 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Dining Table / Center Table, Austria, ca 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
touch with us. We actually have a set of 6 beautiful Biedermeier nutwood so-called "shovel chairs" that
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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Nutwood

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Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb maple and Iron shovel chair, circa 1950. Solid sculpted maple seat with turned spindle
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of 6 Biedermeier “Schaufelstuhl” Shovel Chairs Birch, circa 1830
By Biedermeier
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Schinkel. The shovel chairs have their name from the shovel-like backrest. Exceptional and a rarity is
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Birch

Six Viennese Shovel Shaped Biedermeier Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of six elegantly shaped comfortable Biedermeier side chairs. Mahogany on oak. Waisted seat
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

1800s Swedish Biedermeier Dining Suite 10 Chairs Extension 80" Round Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
assembled set of ten extraordinary light flame birchwood chairs with a shovel shaped backrest and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Tables

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier shovel chairs in cherry. The seats have been reupholstered with a grey velvet
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Antique 1820s Unknown Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, circa 1820
Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, circa 1820
H 34.65 in W 18.9 in L 34.65 in
Biedermeier Shovel Chair around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier shovel chair on high square tapered legs with a straight frame. The backrest has bent
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Antique 1820s Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Biedermeier Shovel Chair around 1820
Biedermeier Shovel Chair around 1820
H 34.85 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Furniture, the shovel chairs were introduced along with a wide range of seating and storage options. The
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
Vintage Paul McCobb Shovel Chair 1950s
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair, Planner Group Model #1533
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb Shovel chair for his Planner Group by Winchendon, Mass. Newly refinished and ready to
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Shovel Chair by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Paul McCobb Shovel Chair from the Planner Group series features a sleek black finish and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Italy, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Shovel chairs standing on carved paw feet with cane seats and inlays in the form of vines on the
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Antique 1830s Italian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Vienna/Austria, circa 1845
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of four late Biedermeier shovel chairs, walnut veneer, Vienna/Austria, circa 1840-1850
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Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Felt, Walnut

Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Ebonized Wood, Vienna/Austria circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Wonderful, classic early Biedermeier shovel chairs from Austria circa 1820. Ebonized fruit wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Biedermeier shovel chairs veneered in walnut. The seats have been newly upholstered in
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Ashwood, Ebonized Back Decor, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful single Biedermeier Shovel chair from Thuringia, Germany, circa 1830. Ash solid wood
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs in Cherry, South German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Biedermeier shovel chairs made of solid and veneered cherry wood. The shovel-shaped backs
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Antique 1820s German Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs in Cherry, South German, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of South German shovel chairs made of solid and veneered cherry wood. The shovel-shaped backs
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Antique 19th Century German Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of four Biedermeier Shovel chairs, cherry veneer, South Germany, circa 1820 Elegant and
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Softwood, Cherry

Two Biedermeier shovel chairs in cherry, Southern Germany, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
A near pair of Biedermeier shovel chairs in cherry with burl veneer and ebonized thread inlays on
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Set of Four Paul McCobb Dining Chairs Called Shovel Chairs Excellent Condition
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Kansas City, MO
Expertly refinished set of four Paul McCobb Shovel chairs. Solid maple seats and backs with wrought
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Cherry Veneer, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of original, restored early Biedermeier shovel chairs from South Germany circa 1820
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Softwood

Paul McCobb Shovel chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paul McCobb side chair with iron legs and birch seat and back, from the Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel chair
Paul McCobb Shovel chair
H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of six antique neoclassical Biedermeier shovel chairs from South Germany circa 1860. Book
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

Shovel Chair By Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Paul McCobb side chair is a great example of mid-century modern design becoming more of an
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Shovel Chair By Paul McCobb
Shovel Chair By Paul McCobb
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Shovel Chair for Wichendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul McCobb design "Shovel" side chair model 1533 for Winchendon, Mass. A iconic and innovative
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six refinished shovel style chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Great modern style with
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four refinished shovel style chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Great modern style with
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron
By Paul McCobb, Arbuck, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Planner Group #1533 shovel side dining chairs. Solid maple seat and Minimalist spindle backrest attached
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Paul McCobb Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair or side chair By Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Paul McCobb "shovel" chairs by Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
Designed in 1953 as part of the Planner Group, these chairs are remarkably progressive and almost
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Bright gold yellow cherry veneer and solid. Hand-made piece, old wooden nails visible. Conservation restoration, hand-polished with shellac. Newly upholstered with black and white ...
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Set of Four Paul McCobb Mid-Century Shovel Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in San Antonio, TX
Set of four sculpted "shovel" Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb feature a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Maple Shovel Chairs for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture are scooped maple
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Six Paul McCobb Ladder or Shovel Chairs for Winchendon Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of six dining chairs designed by Paul McCobb and made by Winchendon. The chairs are maple with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Shovel Chairs #1533 Maple Iron
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of original rare midcentury Maple Paul McCobb planner group #1533 shovel side dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Maple and Iron "Shovel" Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair or side chair By Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Ten Paul McCobb Maple and Black Iron "Shovel" Chairs, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of 10 original Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1533 Shovel Seat Chairs by Winchendon Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Paul McCobb "Shovel" Dining Chairs for Winchendon
By Paul McCobb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Paul McCobb Shovel Chairs for Winchendon. Set of eight. Solid maple and wrought iron construction
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Modern Paul McCobb Planner Group Ladder Back 'Shovel' Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six Mid-Century Modern ladder back "Shovel" chairs by Paul McCobb from the Planner Group
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul McCobb Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A maple and satin black iron framed McCobb Shovel chair with sculpted seat bottom and turned
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Chair
Paul McCobb Chair
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of eight maple and iron dining chairs by Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight maple "shovel" chairs designed by Paul McCobb.
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Walnut, Nice Patina, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Six antique Biedermeier shovel chairs Germany/Austria Walnut Biedermeier around 1830
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Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair, desk chair, or side chair By Paul McCobb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs By Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Shovel Seat Dining Chairs from the Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four solid maple shovel seat or ladder back dining chairs with spindle design to the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Classic Mid-Century Modern Maple Paul McCobb Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic shovel style arm chair designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Warm blonde maple finish
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Paul McCobb Winchendon Set of Four Planner Group Captains Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid Birch captains chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon retaining labels. These handsome chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 Swedish Karl Johan Biedermeier Revival Dining Chairs, COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Karl Johan (Biedermeier) Revival Napoleon Hat Dining Chairs. Shovel-shaped backrest with
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Karl Johan Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Denton, TX
Set of four ebonized shovel chairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb
Shovel Chairs by Paul McCobb
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Pair of Shovel Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful pair of Biedermeier era shovel chair, made circa 1825 with thick walnut and walnut veneer
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Shovel Chair, Walnut, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
SI-T 328 Süddeutschland um 1820 Wonderful, very classic Biedermeier shovel chair from South
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Cherry, Germany, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Biedermeier shovel chairs with slightly flared legs and straight rails. The chairs are
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set of Four Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four Biedermeier shovel chairs veneered in walnut. The seats have been newly upholstered in
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Biedermeier Shovel Chairs, Walnut, Austria/Vienna circa 1825
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of six very elegant and comfortable Biedermeier shovel chairs in walnut veneer and solid wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Black Lacquered Shovel Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic, mid-century modern black lacquered, dining, side chair designed by Paul McCobb for
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Planner Group #1533 shovel side dining chairs. Solid maple seat and Minimalist spindle backrest attached
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Shovel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of shovel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct shovel chairs — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. Shovel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern shovel chairs are consistently popular styles. Many shovel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture Company and Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) produced popular shovel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Shovel Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,875, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $14,687 highest priced.

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.