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Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut & Brass Spring-Back Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This refined and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Rare Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
By Dorothy Schindele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer, Chinese Curved Back Chair, USA, c. 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in North Miami, FL
This documented rare chair by Karl Springer, found in his catalogue of original creations, is made
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Ebonized Walnut, Brass & Holly Hunt Velvet Chairs by Hughes Steiner
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern spring back chairs were realized by the esteemed designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Chair Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful example of the rare Singer sewing spring back factory chair, English circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 16.93 in
1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original barrel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
Offered is a Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Woodard Bradford Collection Spring High Back Wrought Iron Patio Chairs - a Pair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Woodard Bradford Collection Spring High Back Wrought Iron Patio Chairs - a Pair. Item features tall
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Set 6 Vintage Industrial Original Singer Sewing Spring Back Factory Chairs Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
- A magnificent set of six iconic and rare Singer sewing spring back factory chairs, English circa
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 16.93 in
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Extra Tall Back Thick Spring Seats Lounge Chairs.
Unusual elegant proportions Italian fireside slipper
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 41 in W 20 in D 24 in
Set of Two Vintage French Chairs by Hugues Steiner, 1960s
By Hugues Steiner
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two vintage French chairs by Hugues Steiner from the 1960s. These 'spring back' chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springers B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Kindel Dining Chairs Shield Back Model 76-082
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
which represent the best of the Federal period shield-back chairs with spring supported seats.
Set
Category
Vintage 1980s Federal Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Wide Fan Back Shape Cone Leg Lounge Chairs
By Paul McCobb, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern to Art Deco fan back wide spring seat lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Pair (2) of Mid Century Modern Spring Lounge Chairs with Iron Mesh Seat & Back
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
c1960. Very comfy as they have a spring like mobility since they are cantilevered the chairs will lean
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
H 36 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Ba
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Orange Salterini Style Outdoor Metal Curved Back Springer Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 25 in D 25 in
French Empire Period Antique Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs circa 1825-35
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Shippensburg, PA
refreshed (upholstery wasn't removed, but examined through the springs), back feet on one chair reveneered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Barrel Back Swivel Club Chair by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two swivel chairs by Karl Springer covered in blue silk upholstery on a brass metal base
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
La Misciù Spring Chair
By Federico Pepe - Le Dictateur Studio
Located in Milano, IT
La Misciù Spring Chair. The back and seat, made of synthetic leather, are set on the green-painted
Category
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
francois carre pair of cantilever rocking chairs for garden
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
”.
****garden chair with rocking cantilevered bases and sunburst pattern spring seats and backs. “Also known as
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Francois Carre Large Garden Cantilever Porch Rockers circa 1940
By Francois Carre
Located in Athens, GA
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****garden chair with rocking cantilevered bases and sunburst pattern spring seats and backs. “Also known as
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
pair of Dorothy Schindele Chairs
By Dorothy Schindale
Located in Bainbridge, NY
2 Classic 1949, ergonomic, spring back Chairs by noted California designer, Dorothy Schindele with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Karl Springer Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Hanover, MA
Uber chic pair of swivel barrel back chairs by Karl Springer (see image 5) in original upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Pair of barrel back leather upholstered swiveling club chairs by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel back leather upholstered swiveling club chairs with chrome detail by Karl Springer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.75 in W 26 in D 20 in
Barrel Back Club Chair-Possibly Karl Springer
Located in Bellport, NY
Fabulous Mid-20th century Elegance in this Karl Springer style club chair.Black laquered frame,new
Category
American Chairs
Salterini High Back Cantilevered spring lounge chair
By John Salterini
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare Salterini High Back Cantilevered spring circle lounge chair - original black finish. Hard to
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Original Antique Vintage Industrial Singer Spring Back Factory Work Chair Stool
By Singer
Located in Sale, GB
with a spring and backrest and became the illustrious adjustable chair.
Category
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 14.18 in D 17.33 in
Club Chair with French Mahogany Back by Karl Springer (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Club chair with book-matched French mahogany wrap-around back designed by Karl Springer, American
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Pair of Goat Skin High Back Chairs in the style of K. Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of goat skin covered, high-back chairs in the style of K. Springer's design of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
Old Hickory Spring Chair with a Metal Base/ Woven Seat and Back
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory spring chair with a metal base and woven seat and back. The seat was rewoven at some
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Meadowcraft Athens Deep Seating Wrought Iron High Back Spring Patio Lounge Chair
By Meadowcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meadowcraft Athens deep seating wrought iron high back spring patio lounge chair. Item features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 40.5 in W 34 in D 36 in
Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Cantilever/Springer Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Fan Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning over painted American wicker fan back chair with spring seats and ticking pillow as
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Heywood Wakefield Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
late 1960's ergonomic Heywood Wakefield reclining spring back Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Rare 1970s Club Chairs By Henry Olko For Willow & Reed
Located in Chicago, IL
These striking club or arm chairs are similar in form to Karl Springer's Onassis chairs. Barrel
Category
20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Linen
Pair of "Boomerang" Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard-nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
and metal spring backs. One of the chairs has sculpted teak armrests, the other is without.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge / Tub Chairs, Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
pair of custom quality springer barrel back lounge chairs. Each having channel backs on sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29 in W 34.5 in D 31.5 in
Woodard Valencia Barrel Back Iron Outdoor Bouncer Spring Chairs, a Pair
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th century Woodard Valencia barrel back iron outdoor bouncer spring chairs, a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Modern Knoll Frank Gehry Cross Check Armchair (MR15248)
By Frank Gehry
Located in Pasadena, TX
allowing for ergonomic movement and spring-like comfort.
Chair back flexes for added comfort. Marked with
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Antique Industrial 4-Legged Spring Back Singer Factory Chair, c.1930
By Singer
Located in London, GB
Original examples of the iconic spring-back Singer sewing stools. c.1930
Scarcely found in sets
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools
Materials
Iron
Frank Gehry FOG® Table & Pair of FOG® Stacking Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
mechanism renders back of chair flexible. Legs made of tubular steel. Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Category
Late 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Tapestry Upholstered Antique Armchair Fauteuils
Located in Shippensburg, PA
tambourine. Each chair back is finished with a piece of silk by an amateur, probably as the original fabric
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
H 37.63 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Set of Four Troy Sunshade Co. Black Enamel & Yellow Springback Chairs, 1950's
By Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Four Troy Sunshade Company Black Enameled Steel Ergonomic Spring Back Chairs. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum, Brass
H 32 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of 5 Italian Post-Modern Barrel-Back Dining Chairs
By Karl Springer, Luigi Massoni
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of 5 Italian Post-Modern barrel-back dining chairs, in the style of Luigi Massoni or
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
Pair John Salterini High Back Springer Egg Chairs with Detachable Footrests
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of John Salterini patio, pool, oudoor lounge chairs on a springer base with footrests
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 43 in W 31.5 in D 48 in
Vintage Rustic Spring Steel Fan Roll Back Garden Chair Style Francois Carré
By Francois A. Carre
Located in Topeka, KS
Vintage rustic garden chair with a spring steel fan back that is also rolled and becomes the arms
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
French country-style spring-back wooden and metal chair
Located in Madison, WI
Spring-back chair with thick wooden slats for seat and back mounted on steel, spring frame. Sits
Category
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Wing Back Armchair by Actor George Montgomery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
back pine chair was created in 1954, and is inscribed "To Jeri and Allen , George Montgomery 1954". All
Category
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Victorian Mahogany Wheel Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
chair was used at Royal Bath to take people to hot springs back in 19th century. This chair is good
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Green Tubular Steel Spring Chair with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial spring chair in original green paint. Single leather panels over spring coil seat and
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Pair of 1930's Iron & Spring Steel Garden Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of woven iron & spring steel chairs. Very high backs and very comfortable because of the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four French Garden Chairs
Located in Montecito, CA
Set of four French white spring cushion back garden chairs, graceful spiral arms; 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern GoodForm Chairs, Set of Six Available
Located in Madison, WI
lines and trapezoidal cut-out within the spring back add character to the chair(s). Inquire about
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede Leather Armchair and Foot Stool Model DS49
By De Sede
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
features a push spring back recline with the chair and stool in very good condition with a few marks and
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Spring Back Factory Chair by Singer, 1930s
By Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Located in Chesham, GB
A beautiful 1930s singer spring back factory chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Iron
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