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Basket weave woven strap, fabric seat, Maple Side Chair. Made in USA by Danko
Basket weave woven strap, fabric seat, Maple Side Chair. Made in USA by Danko

Basket weave woven strap, fabric seat, Maple Side Chair. Made in USA by Danko

By Peter Danko

Located in York, PA

The simple Classic styling of the Ashton side chair is signature Danko. Choose this option for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch, Maple, Upholstery

After Le Corbusier LC1 Style Chairs
After Le Corbusier LC1 Style Chairs

After Le Corbusier LC1 Style Chairs

Unavailable|$1,400 / set

After Le Corbusier LC1 Style Chairs

By Le Corbusier

Located in Baltimore, MD

Nice vintage pair of Italian leather "sling" or "strap" chairs in the style of Le Corbusier's LC1

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Jan Vanek Pair of Bentwood Easy Armchairs with Woven Straps
Jan Vanek Pair of Bentwood Easy Armchairs with Woven Straps

Jan Vanek Pair of Bentwood Easy Armchairs with Woven Straps

By Jan Vanek

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Absolutely gorgeous pair of black bentwood armchairs, with brown woven original strap seats, by Jan

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Club Chairs

Jens Risom Lounge Chair
Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

Unavailable|$1,150 / item

Jens Risom Lounge Chair

By Jens Risom

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Jens Risom strapped lounge chair(s) dated 1941. All three chairs in very good condition. Sturdy

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Rosewood Sling Chair
Midcentury Rosewood Sling Chair

Midcentury Rosewood Sling Chair

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury rosewood sling chair, leather straps, Curule legs joined by cross stretcher.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Danish Church Chairs by Viggo Hardie, Fischer
Danish Church Chairs by Viggo Hardie, Fischer

Danish Church Chairs by Viggo Hardie, Fischer

By Viggo Hardie

Located in Stockholm, Sweden

with a small book shelve in the back. Leather straps to join several chairs together with a stick

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Swedish Folding Chair
Swedish Folding Chair

Swedish Folding Chair

Unavailable|$2,500

Swedish Folding Chair

Located in New York, NY

wood and upholstered folding chair with leather straps

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Leather

Attributed to Pierre Chapo set of 4 oak chairs

Attributed to Pierre Chapo set of 4 oak chairs

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Dallas, TX

Attributed to Pierre Chapo (1927-1986) set of 4 oak chairs with strapped leather seats and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Bamboo Chair with Woven Seat in Muga Silk Handmade by Studio Mumbai
Bamboo Chair with Woven Seat in Muga Silk Handmade by Studio Mumbai

Bamboo Chair with Woven Seat in Muga Silk Handmade by Studio Mumbai

By Bijoy Jain

Located in Brussels, BE

. Made out of natural or colored bamboo-elements and strapped with silk rope, the chairs in the bamboo

Category

2010s Indian Chairs

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Early Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Fully Restored, Dark Gray Pinstripe
Early Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Fully Restored, Dark Gray Pinstripe

Early Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Fully Restored, Dark Gray Pinstripe

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Marietta, GA

Dunbar construction including lasagna straps. The chair has been fully restored including new foam and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sling Club Chair in Oak
Sling Club Chair in Oak

Sling Club Chair in Oak

Unavailable|$9,927 / item

Sling Club Chair in Oak

By BassamFellows

Located in PARIS, FR

A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites

Category

2010s American Other Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Club Chair in Ash
Sling Club Chair in Ash

Sling Club Chair in Ash

Unavailable|$9,927 / item

Sling Club Chair in Ash

By BassamFellows

Located in PARIS, FR

A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites

Category

2010s American Other Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling club chair in walnut
Sling club chair in walnut

Sling club chair in walnut

Unavailable|$9,976 / item

Sling club chair in walnut

By BassamFellows

Located in PARIS, FR

form a structural cage that supports a sling hammock of stitched leather straps anchored at the chair

Category

2010s American Other Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Chrome Low Back Chairs
Danish Chrome Low Back Chairs

Danish Chrome Low Back Chairs

Unavailable|$4,140 / set

Danish Chrome Low Back Chairs

Located in Mere, GB

This is an original pair of chrome and leather low back lounge chairs produced in the 1970s by a

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Sling club chair & ottoman in walnut
Sling club chair & ottoman in walnut

Sling club chair & ottoman in walnut

Unavailable|$13,153 / item

Sling club chair & ottoman in walnut

By BassamFellows

Located in PARIS, FR

A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites

Category

2010s American Other Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Club Chair & Ottoman in Oak
Sling Club Chair & Ottoman in Oak

Sling Club Chair & Ottoman in Oak

Unavailable|$13,053 / item

Sling Club Chair & Ottoman in Oak

By BassamFellows

Located in PARIS, FR

A club chair anchors a living space and gives it personality. Seen from across a room, it invites

Category

2010s American Other Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling club chair & ottoman in ash
Sling club chair & ottoman in ash

Sling club chair & ottoman in ash

Unavailable|$13,053 / item

Sling club chair & ottoman in ash

By BassamFellows

Located in PARIS, FR

form a structural cage that supports a sling hammock of stitched leather straps anchored at the chair

Category

2010s American Other Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs. 1970s
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs. 1970s

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs. 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Braga, Braga

black leather with multiple straps completes this chair's characteristic safari-look. The slightly

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair. 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Braga, Braga

leather with multiple straps completes this chair's characteristic safari-look. The slightly tapered

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s

M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari lounge Chairs set. 1970s

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Braga, Braga

carefully crafted wood joints. The black leather with multiple straps completes this chair's characteristic

Category

Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Side Chairs
Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Side Chairs

Pair of Paul McCobb for Directional Side Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in Long Beach, CA

A pair of woven leather strap side chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Directional. These have a

Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design 1970s
Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design 1970s

Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design 1970s

By Sonja Wasseur

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

stitches and leather straps. Those details give the chair a superb Brutalist appearance. At the back of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design 1970s
Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design 1970s

Brutalist Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sonja Wasseur, Dutch Design 1970s

By Sonja Wasseur

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

stitches and leather straps. Those details give the chair a superb Brutalist appearance. At the back of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century "Mingo" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century "Mingo" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström

Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century "Mingo" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström

By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad

Located in San Marcos, CA

leather straps. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Chair: 26" W/31" D/38" H, seat height 17" Ottoman: 23

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Teak Easy Chair Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
1950s Danish Teak Easy Chair Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen

1950s Danish Teak Easy Chair Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen

By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl

Located in Victoria, British Columbia

foam and all new cable straps. This is an early chair by France and Daverkosen, made in Denmark. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Latex, Teak, Wool

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen Armchair 5331 Model in Ash by Magnus Olesen 1970s
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen Armchair 5331 Model in Ash by Magnus Olesen 1970s

Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen Armchair 5331 Model in Ash by Magnus Olesen 1970s

By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32

braided straps. Price for 1 chair, available 2 chairs.

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage Italian Designer Leather Lounger
Vintage Italian Designer Leather Lounger

Vintage Italian Designer Leather Lounger

Located in Stamford, CT

A very fine green leather with brown leather straps underneath designer lounger chair, circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Leather

A mid-century Danish ''Superstar'' by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler
A mid-century Danish ''Superstar'' by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler

A mid-century Danish ''Superstar'' by Sigurd Ressell for Trygg Mobler

By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

superstar chair are the superstar chairs have buckled straps that attach the canvas sling to the frame and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Metal Table and Chairs from Industrial Strap Metal
Set of Metal Table and Chairs from Industrial Strap Metal

Set of Metal Table and Chairs from Industrial Strap Metal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Interesting Patio Table and Chairs fabricated from strap metal. Chairs are very comfortable with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps
Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps

Fret Stool Stainless Steel Silver Chair Brown Genuine Cowhide Leather Straps

Located in London, GB

piece of furniture. Its stainless steel chair comprising three parts, boasting a hand brushed finish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Sheet Metal

Bruno Mathsson Style Chair with Woven Strap Upholstery & Beech Bentwood Frame
Bruno Mathsson Style Chair with Woven Strap Upholstery & Beech Bentwood Frame

Bruno Mathsson Style Chair with Woven Strap Upholstery & Beech Bentwood Frame

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Bruno Mathsson style chair with cream woven strap upholstery & beech bentwood frame. Stamped to

Category

Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Tamiami Chaise lounge chair+ side table by Brown Jordan, Aluminum + Vinyl straps
Tamiami Chaise lounge chair+ side table by Brown Jordan, Aluminum + Vinyl straps

Tamiami Chaise lounge chair+ side table by Brown Jordan, Aluminum + Vinyl straps

By Brown Jordan

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Mid Century Brown Jordan tamiami patio set chaise Lounge chair with side table(16" square

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Classical Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio
Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

Leather Strap Wooden Bench by Thomas Hayes Studio

By Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

Leather Strap Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio. Standard Dimensions: 74"W x 19"D x 19.5"H // SH 19.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Set of Two Safari Chairs and Table in Style of Diana Chairs from Karin Mobring
Set of Two Safari Chairs and Table in Style of Diana Chairs from Karin Mobring

Set of Two Safari Chairs and Table in Style of Diana Chairs from Karin Mobring

Located in Zbiroh, CZ

worse condition of the cover cloth. Leather straps on green chair are not original. Small side table is

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1950 Poul Jensen for Selig Z Chair
1950 Poul Jensen for Selig Z Chair

1950 Poul Jensen for Selig Z Chair

By Poul Jensen

Located in Hudson, NY

New finish on this single chair. New straps, fabric and foam. Fabric is a light taupe-grey color

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dark Blue Metal 19th Century American Garden Chair
Dark Blue Metal 19th Century American Garden Chair

Dark Blue Metal 19th Century American Garden Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

Handsome blue-green metal 19th century American strap work garden chair. Measure: Height to seat

Category

Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Oxblood Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Oxblood Leather, Denmark, 1950s

Pair of Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Oxblood Leather, Denmark, 1950s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

1933, inspired by the Roorkhee Chair. New leather arm straps and leather back straps and buckles. Great

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

francois carre black porch rockers circa 1940
francois carre black porch rockers circa 1940

francois carre black porch rockers circa 1940

By Francois Carre

Located in Athens, GA

francois carre strap iron cantilever garden chairs Shipping from athens, ga 30606 antique

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

francois carre powder coated white porch rockers circa 1940
francois carre powder coated white porch rockers circa 1940

francois carre powder coated white porch rockers circa 1940

By Francois Carre

Located in Athens, GA

francois carre strap iron cantilever garden chairs Shipping from athens, ga 30606 antique

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Contemporary Armchairs
Pair of Contemporary Armchairs

Pair of Contemporary Armchairs

By Anouska Hempel Design

Located in London, GB

Pair of 100% cotton upholstered armchairs in pewter with tan leather straps and linen piping. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of "Safari" Armchairs, Kaare Klint
Pair of "Safari" Armchairs, Kaare Klint

Pair of "Safari" Armchairs, Kaare Klint

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Paris, FR

Rud Rasmussen. Structure in oak, seat and cushion upholstered with brown fabric, armrests and straps

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sheriff Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues
Sheriff Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues

Sheriff Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Brugge, BE

like rosewood and black leather. By it's straps and buckles this chair has a sturdy character, a

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Tomlinson Leather Strap Chair
Tomlinson Leather Strap Chair

Tomlinson Leather Strap Chair

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Tomlinson leather strap chair. One strap needs repair as shown in the last image.

Category

Vintage 1960s Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Domus Strap Chairs by van Beuren
Pair of Domus Strap Chairs by van Beuren

Pair of Domus Strap Chairs by van Beuren

By Domus Danica

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sold pine framed chairs reminiscent of Jens Risom's early strap chairs for Knoll. Made in Mexico

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Strap Chairs for Widdicomb
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Strap Chairs for Widdicomb

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Strap Chairs for Widdicomb

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A pair of rare dark mahogany strap chairs with the original cotton strapping, tapered cast brass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dutch Leath Strap Chair By Martin Visser
Dutch Leath Strap Chair By Martin Visser

Dutch Leath Strap Chair By Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch leather strap chair by Martin Visser.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modern Vincent Wolf Grey Strap Chairs in Yellow Velvet by Niedermaier
Pair of Modern Vincent Wolf Grey Strap Chairs in Yellow Velvet by Niedermaier

Pair of Modern Vincent Wolf Grey Strap Chairs in Yellow Velvet by Niedermaier

By Vicente Wolf, Niedermaier, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Houston, TX

Large VW strap chair with yellow velvet, designed by Vincent Wolf (VW) for Niedermaier out of

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Marcel Breuer Wassily Style Leather Strap Chair
Marcel Breuer Wassily Style Leather Strap Chair

Marcel Breuer Wassily Style Leather Strap Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage chrome and leather chair features style similar to Mid-Century Modern design of Marcel

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Hermes Style Faux Leather Iron Belt Strap Chairs
Hermes Style Faux Leather Iron Belt Strap Chairs

Hermes Style Faux Leather Iron Belt Strap Chairs

By Hermès

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Elegant faux leather iron belt strap chairs made to look like equestrian leather straps in the

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Leather Strap Chairs by Mel Smilow
Set of Leather Strap Chairs by Mel Smilow

Set of Leather Strap Chairs by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic set of dining chairs with woven leather seat, designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thiele

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960's pair wood leather strap chairs attributed to Pierre Chapo
1960's pair wood leather strap chairs attributed to Pierre Chapo

1960's pair wood leather strap chairs attributed to Pierre Chapo

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of Wood, fabric and leather strap arms probably designed by Pierre Chapo. They are

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chairs by Pierre Lottier
Pair of Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chairs by Pierre Lottier

Pair of Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chairs by Pierre Lottier

By Pierre Lottier

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of slipper or lounge chairs with a neoclassical X-frame structure and upholstered with

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Unusual T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings leather strap chair
Unusual T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings leather strap chair

Unusual T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings leather strap chair

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very unusual chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings. This chair has been remade as originally

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Teak Wood and Black Vintage Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs
Teak Wood and Black Vintage Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs

Teak Wood and Black Vintage Leather Woven Strap Dining Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Teak wood and black vintage leather woven strap dining chairs Black leather strap chair size 18”W

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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Strap Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal strap chair for your home. A strap chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 86 options for an antique or vintage strap chair now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the strap chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each strap chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made strap chair over the years, but those crafted by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Jens Risom and Widdicomb Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Strap Chair?

The average selling price for a strap chair at 1stDibs is $2,850, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $32,000 for the highest priced.

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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.

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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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