$1,575 / set
'Forum Group' by Harter Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of mid-century modern slipper lounge chairs feature plush bright red velvet upholstery and a tubular bent rod chrome base.
Chrome
Contemporary Bergère Armchair or Desk Chair with Round Back and Upholstery
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
Contemporary with a nod to tradition, this chair is sturdy and Classic. The arms stop before the front of the chair making it comfortable enough to be part of a living room yet also ...
Poplar, Paint
Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chair with Pegged Joinery and Upholstered Slip Seat
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
Built with traditional joinery, this chair can be made as a set of dining or side chairs.
Mahogany
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H 34.5 in W 16 in D 19 in
Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
Designed and built by Meredith Hart Furniture in North Carolina.
Poplar, Paint
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H 32 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Contemporary Modern Harter Corp Pair of Gray Office Accent Chairs Steel Bases
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic pair of gray office or accent chairs, on steel bases, by Harter Corporation, circa 1980s.
Steel
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H 26.5 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair Antique Painted Cast Iron Figural Fern Garden Chairs by Hart C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Antique Painted Cast Iron Figural Fern Garden Chairs by Hart C1890 Measures- 26.5''H x 26.5''W x 25.5''D A striking pair of antique garden chairs crafted from cast iron, attribu...
Iron
Industrial Swivel Desk Office Task Chair by Harter
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Extra Grade Industrial desk chair, manufactured by Harter. This example has its original oil cloth upholstered seat and backrest, and chrome trim decorated propellor base, The chair ...
Steel
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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco Industrial Swivel Tilt Armless Desk Chair by Harter Corporation 1930/40
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Industrial Tanker style swivel desk chair by the Harter Corporation, circa 1930 - 1940.
Steel, Chrome
Harter Tablet Chair
By Harter Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Original Harter Tablet Chair. Chrome Plated Metal, Orange Vinyl with a Matte Black Wood Tablet
Metal
Pair of Lily & Griffin Iron Chairs by Hart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of American cast iron laurel chairs with griffin leg detail. Manufactured in Atlanta and both signed: "Hart."
Iron
Modernist Bronze Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Minimilist bronze task chair by Harter. Newly upholstered in black leather, restored walnut arms and hand polished frame.
Bronze
Mid Century Lounge Chairs By Carl Straub 1970s, Set Of 2
By Carl Straub
Located in ECHT, NL
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Carl Straub 1970s, Set of 2 New Upholstery in Soft Grey / Taupe Fabric.
Fabric, Beech
$3,750 / set
H 26.78 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s This exceptional pair of Italian lounge chairs from the 1970s is a stunning example of mid-century mo...
Upholstery, Beech
$1,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 30.5 in D 28 in
Pr. Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Attributed to Directional Ca 1950's
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pr. stylish lounge chairs made inn the 1950's, attributed to Directional Furniture Company, in the manner of Paul McCobb. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, they were reu...
Upholstery
Set of Beautiful Mid-Century Modern "Barcelona" Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Chair is more than a piece of furniture—...
Stainless Steel
$875
H 39 in W 23 in D 23 in
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Germantown, MD
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair Regency Finished Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Side Chair. Off white Upholstery. Carved Aged Regency F...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Fabien Baron for Berhardt Design B.3 Lounge Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Paris born Fabien Baron designed b.3 lounge chairs for Bernhardt Design. Brushed nickel frames, with blended fiber wool like upholstery. Gently used, 2015 production. Simplicity at i...
Nickel
$2,313 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Invicta Dining Chair, Solid Wood, One-Leg Design, Upholstered Fabric
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a sophisticated decor. Upholstered in fa...
Fabric, Lacquer
The Florent Dining Chair from The Francophile Collection
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
The Florent is all about the curves and all in the right places. The splayed legs and sloping arms, the capped back and the side rails all contribute to the style of this wonderful c...
Modern Upholstered Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern upholstered dining armchair with solid beech and a dark Macadamia finish. With a scoop barrel back and tightly upholstered seat cushion, upholstered arms on clamped tapering l...
Wood
$595
H 33.75 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chair or Dining Chair, 1940s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency style side chair or dining chair In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat. Measures: 19.5"W x 21.5"D x 3...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,761 / item
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Invicta Dining Chair: Solid Wood & Upholstered Fabric, Modern Design
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a sophisticated space. Upholstered in f...
Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Royal Metal Company
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a two-tone frame with heavy chrome and wood laminate. Unique design offers plenty of comfort with its high backrest, wide seating...
Chrome
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974) Pair of armchairs Rope and lacquered metal Model created circa 1950 Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm This chair model is part ...
Metal
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Chair
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Chippendale chair from England made from mahogany. This chair has a graceful form and lovely lines. The top rail on the back is hand scalloped and has pointed ears, ...
Mahogany
Pair Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ernst Schwadron lounge chairs. Nicely upholstered chairs with curved arms and solid wooden legs.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,657 / item
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 35.44 in
Invicta Armchair: Modern Upholstered Design with Solid Wood Legs
Located in Frazão, Porto
The modern and sophisticated design of INVICTA armchair makes it suitable for any luxury and cosmopolitan interior design inspiration. With just one leg on the back, in solid wood, ...
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Leather, Faux Leather
Dining Chairs English Set of 6 Assembled Chippendale England
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs English set of 6 assembled Chippendale England. An assembled set of 6 Chippendale chairs made in England during the 18th century. 3 + 2 + 1. 3 chairs: H 38”, W 19.6...
Wood
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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.
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