Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, model 142, in original vinyl
Upholstery
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, Tecno model 142, in original vinyl
1980s Postmodern Vintage Weiman Split Chairs - A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful pair of Weiman split back chairs in original upholstery that are in perfect condition
Textile
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970. Original upholstery in great condition on casters.
Upholstery
$4,128Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 40 in
Ficks Reed Large Split Rattan Fan Back Club Chairs and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Wichita, KS
Ficks Reed Fabulous pair of Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs with ottoman. Freshly lacquered in white
Upholstery, Rattan, Paint
Post Modern Milo Baughman Style Split Back Arm Chairs - Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Post Modern Split Back Arm Chairs. Featuring a Milo Baughman split
Upholstery
Knoll Mid Century Hat Trick Chair Single
By Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Scratches and Wear Throughout. Chair has a Split on the Chair Back. Chair is Structurally Solid. We take
Wood
Set of 10 Very Fine Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a few stable joint separations to the backs and a stable age split to the back of one chair as well
Fabric, Wood
$5,395 / set
H 33 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
. This set includes four side chairs and two captain chairs. Side chairs have a distinct split back and
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Solid Cherrywood Heywood Wakefield Split Back Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern uniquely detailed stylish pair of solid cherrywood curved split back in two
Wood
Pair of Split Back Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, these split back lounge chairs are both gorgeous and
Velvet
Pierre Gautier-Delaye Split Back Chairs
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pierre Gautier-Delaye design side chairs with stylized split backs, curved seat and supports. Made
Oak
Paul Frankl Split-Back Lounge Chairs
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare version, Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. full swivel lounges, features; split-back V joined
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Boho Weiman Split Back Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Weiman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bottom. Beautiful split back design with a high roll profile. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Fabric, Wood
Eight Rare Michael Taylor Split-Back Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Chicago, IL
seats. Two arm chairs and six side chairs have a curvaceous profile with form fitting split back frame
Walnut, Cane
Sold
H 30 in W 33.5 in D 30 in
Stunning Pair of Split Back Postmodern Barrel Chairs in Excellent Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
upholstery. The chairs feature great lines with a striking fanned back and curved arms for superior comfort
Upholstery
Sold
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs with Split Indian Cane Backs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 dining chairs (2 Arms & 4 Sides) in mahogany with upholstered seats and split Indian cane
Postmodern Swivel Chair with Rolling Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large scale swivel chair with split back and rolling ottoman. Original pink ultra suede fabric
Fabric
Postmodern Pink Swivel Chair with Rolling Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Large scale swivel chair with split back and rolling ottoman. Original pink ultra-suede fabric
Fabric
Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk
Rattan, Glass
Set of 5 Brutalist dining chairs by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
pine wood and have unique split back backrests. Three chairs come with armrests. The seats themselves
Pine
Vintage Boho Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a statement with this Pair of Vintage Boho Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs. Featuring a stunning
Rattan
Eight Rare Baker Furniture Split-Back Walnut Dining Chairs
By Winsor White, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
with form fitting split back frame and cane inserts. Tapered solid walnut front and back legs with side
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Adirondack Old Hickory Chairs with Split Reed Seats Backs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of old hickory indoor outdoor lounge chairs with split reed backs and seats. Cushions
Hickory, Reed
Adirondack Woven Seat Chair
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Adirondack hall or dining natural wood chair with woven split bark chair back and seat.
Wood
Sold
H 28.38 in W 25.75 in D 28.5 in
Early Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Teak by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig: Restored
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful and early rare split-back lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig. This is a
Fabric, Rubber, Teak
Pair of French Split Back Bedroom Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Split Back Bedroom Chairs, Circa 1940, Upholstered in Grey Blue Velvet 30.5"W
French Louis Phillippe Split Back Bergere
Located in Southampton, NY
FR. LATE LOUIS PHILLIPPE SPLIT BACK BERGERE WITH SERPENTINE SEAT AND MAHOGANY BASE ON CASTORS
Rattan Split Reed Fan Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six rattan dining chairs feature a fan back design and split reed detailing. Upholstered in
Rattan
Pair of Split Bamboo Chairs & Ottoman
Located in St.amford, CT
Pair of curved back split bamboo chairs with matching ottoman. Ottoman having interesting step
Wood, Bamboo, Cotton
Split Reed Rattan Palm Tree Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six rattan dining chairs feature pencil reed detailing in a tropical palm motif. Excellent
Rattan
Set of Six Brass and Split Cowhide High Back Chairs by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Denver, CO
Stunning set of six high back brass dining or side chairs. These chairs are a polished gold tone
Brass
Pair Milo Baughman Walnut Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
a pair of restored arched high back walnut and split cane chairs by Milo Baughman manufactured by
Walnut, Leather
A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century French Napoleon III Split Back Club Chairs
Wood
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$19,841 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$6,240 / item
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console with Arches in Edo on Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
Oak
$1,643 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 25 in D 7 in
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio
By Quattrifolio, Sergio Mazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single 'Lola' Sconce by Sergio Mazza and Guiliana Gramigna for Quatrifollio. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1974. Four large plastic petals make up this visually striking se...
Plastic
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$16,610 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$563Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Textile, Wool, Beech
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
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.
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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.
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