Guillerme & Chambron, Side Chair, Oak, Rush, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and rush side chair or dining room chair designed by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and produced by Votre Maison, France, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Rush, Oak
Restored Ingmar Relling Rocking Chair Scandinavian Design c.1960s
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Oakland, CA
Restored rocking chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa of Norway c.1960s. The sculptural frame is made of teak, when seated the armrests fit comfortably in the hands. The chair has be...
Fabric, Teak
$1,244 / set
Pair Aesthetic period Oak Tiled back Hall chairs
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Aesthetic period Oak Tiled back Hall chairs Circa 1880s Oak with Ebonised detail, Arch tops, with carved leaf decoration, Inset tile by: Minton China works : Designed by Moyr Sm...
Oak
Italian Brass Chiavari Side Chair, 1950s Hollywood Regency Style
By Chiavari
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian brass Chiavari chair. New seat cushion upholstered in vintage Waverly blue cotton fabric. Light overall unpolished patina. No makers mark or signature
Brass
$3,900 / set
Slatted Iron & Brass Side Chairs, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
These extraordinary ergonomic curved "eye-lash" design chairs in blackened iron with brass armrests and square brass base at feet. VERY comfortable and sculptural for an impactful d...
Brass, Iron
$5,342 / set
1950's Pair of curved rattan tub chairs
By Bonacina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of curved rattan tub chairs with iron frames. Bonacina Manufacture, Italy, ca. 1950. Perfect condition. 4 available.
Rattan
Pair of Swedish Empire Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of early 19th-century Swedish Empire chairs, defined by their bold architectural silhouettes and disciplined neoclassical lines. The rectangular upholstered backs are...
Fabric, Wood
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool highback lounge chair made in Denmark around 1950 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard for France & Daverkosen. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette ...
Wool, Beech
Llonka Karasz (attributed) American Moderne Side Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare and important pair of rationally designed square section wood chairs with 'oilcloth' upholstered seats/backs. The handling of the corner structure with small cubes is an espec...
Wood
Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair
Located in London, GB
Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze side chair French, late 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm Crafted from mahogany, this unusual side chair is mounte...
Ormolu
$7,182 / item
Unguis Chair by Henry D'ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Unguis Chair by Henry D'ath Dimensions: D 60 x W 55 x H 95 cm Materials: Wood, Plastic. Available finishes: Pink Gloss. Henry d’ath is a New Zealand-born, Hong Kong-based artist a...
Wood, Plastic
Set of 10 Red Lether 121 Chairs, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina, Italy, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Argelato, BO
Afra and Tobia Scarpa, set of 10 leather and wood chairs made for Cassina, Italy, 1967. It is one of the icons of Italian design, a perfect piece of furniture to be used as dining...
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric rocking chair or lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensio...
Fabric, Wood
$2,850 / set
Pair of Baker Neoclassical Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and handsome pair of baker neoclassical style occasional chairs newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru velvet with black grosgrain detailing. These vintage baker ebonized...
Giltwood, Wood
Rare Wing Back Chair by Kay Fisker
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare wing back chair in velvet upholstery with ash legs.?The chair was made in 1946-1949 for the DFDS ferries M/S Kronprinsesse Ingrid.
Upholstery
$1,113Sale Price|24% Off
Brutalist Solid Oak Rocking Chair, French
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Very unique brutalist rocking chair from France.
Wood
Mid-Century Tubular Chrome Rocking Chair with Holly Hunt Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This striking mid-century modernist tubular chrome rocking chair, crafted in America circa 1970, is a study in innovative design and sleek minimalism.
Chrome
Ebonized Bobbin Turned Side Chair, 19th Century Antique Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th century ebonized bobbin turned side chair. An ebonized black wood frame with elaborate amount of turning. From the English Anglo Indian / Aesthetic movement. A very archite...
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Paulin F675 Butterfly Chair for Artifort, 1963
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning Butterfly lounge chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and was manufactured by Artifort, 1963. The tubular frame is thin and geometric. The beautiful leather seating and b...
Leather
Gastone Rinaldi, Side Chairs, Metal, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
By Velca Legnano, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered metal and brown vinyl side chairs, model "Cocorita", designed by Gastone Rinaldi and produced by Velca Legnano, Italy, c. 1950s Upholstery distressed. Wear...
Metal
Brutalist French Oak Small Side Chair, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French oak side chair, circa 1940, executed in a Brutalist idiom emphasizing geometric form, raw materiality, and architectural strength. The design is defined by its sculptural pr...
Oak
Giandomenico Belotti "Spaghetti" Chair for Alias, Italy, Circa 1979
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Giandomenico Belotti "Spaghetti" Chair for Alias, Italy, circa 1979 An iconic "Spaghetti" chair designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, one of the defining seating designs of la...
Chrome
$9,800 / set
Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco side chairs. Stained beechwood with fluted leg details.
Upholstery, Beech
ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair design Jader Almeida - Black
By Jader Almeida
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Euvira Rocking Chair Design Jader Almeida The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of past and present, lightness and solidity. With it...
String, Wood
ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair design Jader Almeida - Oak
By Jader Almeida
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Euvira Rocking Chair Design Jader Almeida The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of past and present, lightness and solidity. With it...
String, Wood
ClassiCon Euvira Rocking Chair design Jader Almeida - Brown
By Jader Almeida
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: ClassiCon Model: Euvira Rocking Chair Design Jader Almeida The Euvira rocking chair by Jader Almeida is a masterful blend of past and present, lightness and solidity. With it...
String, Wood
Norway Teak and Leather Rocking Chair/ 2 Positions!!
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norway Teak 2 Positions Rocker. In nice shape with leather pads. Chair can be set in 2 spots for a slightly more relaxed angle. Much like furniture from Westnofa, not 100% sure of...
Leather, Teak, Plywood
Early American Style Stained Walnut Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early American Style Stained Walnut Side Chair Measures 19.5" in width, 19" in depth and 39.5" in height. Seat height is 18"
Walnut
$1,800 / set
Pair of Minimalistic Beechwood Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of minimalistic beechwood side chairs.
Beech
$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Nico Zographos Ireland Arm Chairs
By Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rare pair of Ireland chairs by Nico Zographos. One Ireland chair designed by Nicos Zographos in 1962 and made by Zographos Designs Ltd. Upholstered in brown leather.
Walnut
Chinese Ming Style Jichimu Horseshoe Chairs and Table
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A sophisticated Chinese jichimu ("chicken wing wood") seating group comprising a pair of horseshoe chairs with matching table, dating from the late Republic to mid-20th century perio...
Hardwood
César Jannello, Side Chair, Iron, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
By César Janello 1
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, moulded and black-lacquered wood side chair, model "W" designed and produced by César Jannello, Argentina, c. 1950s. Provenance: Santiago del Campo Mid Century, Buenos Aire...
Iron
César Jannello, Side Chair, Iron, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
By César Janello 1
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, moulded and black-lacquered wood side chair, model "W" designed and produced by César Jannello, Argentina, c. 1950s. Provenance: Santiago del Campo Mid Century, Buenos Aire...
Iron
César Jannello, Side Chair, Iron, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
By César Janello 1
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, moulded and black-lacquered wood side chair, model "W" designed and produced by César Jannello, Argentina, c. 1950s. Provenance: Santiago del Campo Mid Century, Buenos Aire...
Iron
César Jannello, Side Chair, Iron, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
By César Janello 1
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, moulded and black-lacquered wood side chair, model "W" designed and produced by César Jannello, Argentina, c. 1950s. Provenance: Santiago del Campo Mid Century, Buenos Aire...
Iron
Pedro Friedeberg Mano Mariposa Chair
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early example of an iconic butterfly form.Beautifully hand painted and signed by the artist. A copy of the original receipt and correspondence.
Wood
Set of four Side Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian mid-century side chairs with T-shaped backrests and elegant, smooth wooden frames with an interesting profile. The chairs have been expertly restored and covered ...
Fabric, Wood
Woven Aluminum Chair by Shlomo Harush, 2006, Signed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible woven-metal chair/sculpture by Shlomo Harush. A striking work of art, this large, hand-made chair is composed of interwoven, wavy strips of aluminum which create a beautif...
Aluminum
Restored Moreddi Rocking Chair, Danish Teak & Black Leather, 1950s
By Moreddi 1, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This listing is for ONE rocking chair. There are two available... select quantity at check out, or inquire if you wish to purchase both chairs. Our team restored this Danish solid t...
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Solid Walnut Dining Side Desk Chair MCM
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern Solid walnut Dining side chair original finish with original naugahyde seat excellent condition , solid sturdy we have cleaned and oiled the piece.
Naugahyde, Walnut
Pair of Queen Anne Style Flame Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Queen Anne Style Flame Mahogany Side Chairs, each with vasiform splat and striped fabric upholstered seat. 39" H x 22" W x 20" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: An East 75th Stre...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,200 / item
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
We have six brass Chiavari ladder back chairs made in Italy circa 1950. Two have leopard vinyl seat covering. Sold as a set or by the pair. Price shown is for one pair. Originally d...
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs, Rosewood & Red Damask
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Victorian rosewood and filigree carved back side chairs with red damask upholstery. (att: Meeks)
Rosewood
$11,660 / set
Large Pine Wood Rocking Chairs, Germany 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These rocking chairs, born from the era's penchant for Brutalist design, manage to strike an intriguing balance between the rugged and the refined. The 1970s marked a distinctive per...
Wood, Fabric
$3,608 / item
Feast Walnut Side Chair by Bowen Liu
Located in Geneve, CH
Feast Walnut Side Chair by Bowen Liu Dimensions: D 19.5 x W 20 x H 32.5, Seat H 18 Materials: brass, walnut, leather upholstery Based in, produced and shipped from the US. The Feas...
Brass, Other
$316Sale Price / set|20% Off
1960s Wrought Iron Cafe Chairs, Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
1960s Wrought iron cafe chairs - a pair.
Metal
$1,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
One Red Executive Knoll Pollock Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Pasadena, TX
First designed in 1963, Charles Pollock’s timeless design continues to be produced by Knoll in a variety of finishes. The Pollock executive chair features what the designer describ...
Metal
$2,500 / set
Pair of Lacquered Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original.
Wood, Straw
19th Century Newly Upholstered French Side Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
We recently had this 1880-ish French chair reupholstered. It's amazing to me how a modern day contemporary fabric can transform an antique chair frame. This chair as been done in leo...
Fabric, Wood
$1,200 / item
Marcel Breuer for Thonet, S32 Side Chairs, 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful examples of 1980 side chairs Model S32 by Marcel Breuer for Thonet, tubular steel with coffee brown wood frames and cane for the seat and back rest, marked.
Steel, Chrome
Actulum Rocking Chair by Peter Opsvik for Stokke, 1995
By Stokke, Peter Opsvik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Actulum rocking chair designed by Peter Opsvik and produced by Stokke in 1995. The bentwood beech frame forms a single continuous curve that sweeps from the rocker base up through th...
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
$4,653 / item
Anna Chair with Armrest by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Anna chair with armrest by Domkapa Materials: Fumé Stained Ash, Fabric, Wooden baseboard. Dimensions: W 56 x D 57 x H 86 cm. Also available in different materials. This time...
Fabric, Ash
Swedish Designer, Rocking Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1910s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and green fabric rocking chair or lounge chair designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1910s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally ...
Fabric, Birch
Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair wi...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut & Velvet Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Walnut, Velvet Upholstery This Victorian Rococo Revival wingback chair from the 1950s is crafted from richly carved walnut ...
Velvet, Walnut
Frank Reenskaug Model 182 Rocking Chair in Solid Afromosia
By Bramin Mobler, Frank Reenskaug
Located in Berkeley, CA
This rocking chair was designed by Frank Reenskaug and produced by Bramin in Denmark during the 1950s. Built in solid afromosia, a dense African hardwood often used as a warmer alter...
Teak
Set of 12 Modern Metal Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great set of 12 modern metal chairs. Stripped and polished.
Metal
Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Chair with Floral Needlepoint Seat
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elegant carving and balanced proportions define this vintage Chippendale style side chair. Featuring a richly finished mahogany frame with a shaped crest rail, pierced splat back, fl...
Wood
Pair of American Blue Painted Mahogany Side Chairs, 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of painted side chairs in the Academic Revival style, made in America around 1940, after an 18th century Virginia model. The solid mahogany frames retain an old blue milk pain...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
$1,292 / item
Unique Gold Nami Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique nami chair by Hatsu. Dimensions: D 50 x W 57 x H 65 cm. Materials: uphostered seating on powder coated steel frame. Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates ...
Steel
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