Yves Boucard Pair of Manu and Elle High Back Modern Whimsical Chairs, Swiss
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard high back chairs. Dramatic freeform chairs are constructed of wood and hand-painted.
Wood
1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning pair of vintage Queen-Anne style wing-back chairs in a neutral cream Swiss dot fabric.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 305 High Back Chair Black
By De Sede, Robert Haussmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Black aniline leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version.
Chrome
Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 High Back Chair Cognac
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cognac aniline leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted high back version.
Chrome
Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, wood, Cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Almelo, NL
This high-back lounge chair is produced by the Swiss manufacturer De Sede.
Leather
$480Sale Price|20% Off
One Bruno Rey for Stendig Double Back Chair
By Bruno Rey
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 armchair Reupholstery available for additional fee. Price is p...
Fabric, Oak
1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price is for each chair) 1990s vintage Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous o...
Metal
1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Various Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available 1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Various Quantities Available.
Beech
1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Horgen Glarus beech ladder back dining chairs – set of six 1960’s Horgen Glarus beech ladder back dining chairs – set of six.
Beech
1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Ladder Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight.
Beech
Felber C14 Beech wood Chairs by Dietiker, Exchangeable Back and Seat, Set of 4
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 chair is a Classic and timeless piece of Swiss design.
Beech
Felber C14 Beech Wood Chairs by Dietiker, Exchangeable Back and Seat, Set of 2
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 chair is a Classic and timeless piece of Swiss design.
Beech
'Rondo' high-backed leather Lounge Chair - Pfalzberger AG, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Pfalzberger ‘Rondo’ leather Lounge Chair with tubular chromed steel frame. With reclining function. Designed by Heinrich Pfalzberger in the 1960's and produced by Pfalzberger AG, S...
Metal
De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light, casual high-backed chair is the gift that the De Sede design team not only offers to the manufactory on the occasion of its 55th anniversary, but also enables customers th...
Leather
Sculptural High Back Chairs, 1940
Located in Zürich, CH
Straightforward, angular chairs without any decoration, but with the greatest possible presence. The beautiful patina on the rawly formed square wood and the ticino papercord weave m...
Papercord, Oak
Unavailable
H 34 in W 31 in D 29 in
French Club Lounge Chair Brown Leather, circa 1930, Wool Swiss Army Blanket Back
Located in Madison, WI
Ideal for study, library, living room, reading nook. Back of chair has been recently reupholstered with a vintage wool Swiss army blanket, using original leather backing for repair o...
Leather, Wool
Unavailable
H 40 in W 30 in D 36.5 in
Pair of De Sede DS 264 High Back Lounge Chairs by Matthias Hoffmann
By De Sede
Located in San Diego, CA
Two pairs (4 total) of De Sede, model DS 264 high back lounge chairs by Matthias Hoffmann. Nice original condition and leather in excellent condition after restoration recently perfo...
Unavailable
H 30.7 in W 18.9 in D 20.5 in
Max Bill Cross Frame Chair, Black Beech Frame/Natural Birch Plywood Seat&Back
By Max Bill
Located in New Milford, CT
Max Bill's award-winning cross-frame chair (Kreuzzargenstuhl) has been in continual production since 1952 (since 1999 as a new edition). The leg structure with its crossed frame conn...
Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sed...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel reclining leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage De Sede DS 31 High Back Leather Swivel Armchair with Ottoman, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a highly desirable and rarely available vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 high back swivel leather armchair with ottoman. Hand built in the 1970s by De Sed...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in
De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in Yellow Leather Upholstery, De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light, casual high-backed chair is the gift that the De Sede design team not only offers to the manufactory on the occasion of its 55th anniversary, but also enables customers th...
Leather
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 31.11 in D 46.46 in
De Sede DS 55 High Back Chair in White Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light, casual high-backed chair is the gift that the De Sede design team not only offers to the manufactory on the occasion of its 55th anniversary, but also enables customers th...
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Sculptural Wooden High Back Chair Anthroposophy France or Switzerland, 1950
Located in Renens, CH
Sculptural wooden chair anthroposophy France or Switzerland, 1950.
Wood
De Sede Low Back Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury De Sede black leather low back lounge chair. Beautiful natural patina. Wear consistent with age and use.
Leather
Brienz Walnut Chair with Inlaid Seat and Back, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
A carved Swiss walnut chair featuring inlaid ibex and stag with delicate edelweiss and floral carvings.
Walnut
Sold
H 47.25 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Two Lounge Satin High Back Button Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sofia, BG
A pair of two lounge satin high back button chairs, excellent condition, new upholstery golden -orange nuance , Mid-Century Modern , made in Switzerland.
Sold
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in
Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Ueli Berger Cognac Leather 1970s High Back
By Ueli Berger
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and wonderful high back lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger and produced by De Sede, Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in
Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Uli Berger Cognac Leather 1970s High Back
By Ueli Berger
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and wonderful high back lounge chair designed by Uli Berger and produced by De Sede, Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in
Rare De Sede Lounge Chair Uli Berger Cognac Leather, 1970s High Back
By Ueli Berger
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and wonderful high back lounge chair designed by Uli Berger and produced by De Sede, Switzerland in the 1970s.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs, Various Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Horgen Glarus beech saddle back dining chairs – various quantities Available 1960’s Horgen Glarus beech saddle back dining chairs – various quantities Available.
Beech
Sold
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Six 1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Six.
Beech
Sold
H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury De Sede DS 31 High-Back Swivel Lounge Armchair with Ottoman, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Berlin, DE
Midcentury De Sede DS 31 high-back swivel lounge armchair with ottoman, 1970 The chair was made in the 1970s by De Sede in Switzerland.
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 22.84 in
1960s 'Safari' Chair Wilhelm Kienzle Canvass Seat, Back and a Beech Frame
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in London, GB
Wonderful safari chair, designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928 for Wohnbedarf and manufactured in the early 1950s in Switzerland, with frame made of solid beech, covering in original cr...
Canvas, Beech
High Back Reclining De Sede Lounge Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury De Sede black leather high back reclining lounge chair. Beautiful natural patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Loop pull to recline. Good original condition.
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in
1960's Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight 1960’s Horgen Glarus Beech Saddle Back Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight.
Beech
Sold
H 35.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
1997 Mario Bellini Vitra Figura Post Modern High Back Desk Chair in Green Fabric
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available, but the price is for each chair) vintage 1997 Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examp...
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather by Ueli Berger for De Sede
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger for De Sede, pair of lounge chairs, wood and leather, Switzerland, 1970s High back lounge chairs by Swiss quality manufacturer DeSede.
Leather, Wood
Nickey Kehoe Swiss Back Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This comfortable dining chair boasts an open silhouette inspired by rustic European style that is both spectacularly simple and elegantly detailed. Handcrafted in Douglas fir and pai...
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in L 41.34 in
Swiss Made Unique High-Backed Chair by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, 1970s
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Vintage industrial 1970s iconic chair designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker Switzerland The Rey chair is famed internationally and is the first patented chair with Dietiker’s unique sc...
Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 35.44 in
Wooden Outdoor Easy Chair with Adjustable Back Rest, Foldable Swiss Design 1950s
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Wooden easy chair for indoor or outdoor use. The adjustable backrest allows three different seating positions. Easily foldable. Swiss design 1950s.
Wood
Antique 19th Century Primitive Wooden Stick Back Chair
Located in Dorchester, GB
A very charming and primitive chair we believe to be Swiss 19th century. Not too sure on the wood possibly Ash?
Wood
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