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Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs
Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs

Frederik Sieck for Fritz Hansen Pair of Chairs

By Fritz Hansen, Frederik Sieck

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The round chair has a classic outward curving toprail.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather

By Fredericia

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Yet he retained the most important feature: the broad armrests that give the chair its distinctive character.

Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca' 1940's
A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca' 1940's

A Rare Original Chair By Syrie Maugham ca' 1940's

By Syrie Maugham

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

What is rare is that the chair appears to have original upholstery and label underneath.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2022 Mikko Halonen for CondeHouse Kiila Side Chair in Black Leather & Black Ash
2022 Mikko Halonen for CondeHouse Kiila Side Chair in Black Leather & Black Ash

2022 Mikko Halonen for CondeHouse Kiila Side Chair in Black Leather & Black Ash

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This particular example was produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of Japanese ash with the seat and back upholstered in black leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Rare Art Déco Club Chairs by Jacques Adnet, France 1930s
Rare Art Déco Club Chairs by Jacques Adnet, France 1930s

Rare Art Déco Club Chairs by Jacques Adnet, France 1930s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Aachen, NW

Stunning pieces. The chairs are in excellent, restored condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.

Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair in Teak, 1st Edition, with Rare Provenance.

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

The chair, originally known as Model 3130, was first introduced in 1957 at the Milan Triennale.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Teak

Rue Interieure NumberTwo Fauteuil Chair by Jean Pujol
Rue Interieure NumberTwo Fauteuil Chair by Jean Pujol

Rue Interieure NumberTwo Fauteuil Chair by Jean Pujol

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The lightweight makes it easy to handle and move the chair easily.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Upholstered Slipper Chair, C. 1900
English Upholstered Slipper Chair, C. 1900

English Upholstered Slipper Chair, C. 1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Deeply upholstered for comfort, the chair offers both visual appeal and practical seating.

Category

Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Custom Wingback Swivel Accent Chair with Curved Back
Custom Wingback Swivel Accent Chair with Curved Back

Custom Wingback Swivel Accent Chair with Curved Back

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

The chair rotates a full 360 degrees. The fabric shown is no longer available.

Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Maple

+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft
+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft

+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft

By Ilse Lang

Located in Jardim America, SP

Designed by Ilse Lang, this molded leather dining chair redefines functional sculpture. The leather is not just a surface treatment—it forms the very structure of the chair, adapting...

Category

2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Gio Ponti Leggera Armchair or Side Chair by Cassina in different colors
Gio Ponti Leggera Armchair or Side Chair by Cassina in different colors

Gio Ponti Leggera Armchair or Side Chair by Cassina in different colors

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

The measurements given apply to the chair with armrests.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.
Set of 4 chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.

Set of 4 chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1950s.

Located in Chorzów, PL

The seats and backs of the chairs have been covered with new fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Red Radar Chair attributed to Willy Van Der Meeren
Red Radar Chair attributed to Willy Van Der Meeren

Red Radar Chair attributed to Willy Van Der Meeren

By Willy Van Der Meeren

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The Radar chair is often attributed to the Belgian designer Willy Van Der Meeren and dates from the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly
19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly

19th Century Set of 6 English Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs by James Reilly

Located in Casteren, NL

The chairs are also stamped on the back of the splat and it shows the registered design mark.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Located in London, England

The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Leather Club Chair and Ottoman by Legacy Leather
Art Deco Leather Club Chair and Ottoman by Legacy Leather

Art Deco Leather Club Chair and Ottoman by Legacy Leather

Located in Dekalb, IL

The ottoman mirrors the chair's sculptural curvature, creating a cohesive silhouette when paired.

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair
Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair

Contemporary, bohemian and Organic Shaped Teak Bina Chair

Located in 1204, CH

The chair is made out of teak, the back of handwoven raffia rope and its weight is held by a river rock stone.

Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Stone

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric
2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This example is upholstered in red Cato fabric. The listed price includes the chair and ottoman to be sold together.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Wing Chair, Curved Arms, Textured Linen Upholstery, Mid-Century
Danish Wing Chair, Curved Arms, Textured Linen Upholstery, Mid-Century

Danish Wing Chair, Curved Arms, Textured Linen Upholstery, Mid-Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Recently reupholstered in a textured linen, the chair highlights the graceful lines and understated sophistication of Danish design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut side chairs from the mid-19th century features slightly concave pierced backs, marrying perfectly the sitter's body.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

1970s Cosco of Columbus Indiana White Vinyl and Chrome Dining Chair
1970s Cosco of Columbus Indiana White Vinyl and Chrome Dining Chair

1970s Cosco of Columbus Indiana White Vinyl and Chrome Dining Chair

By Cosco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Cosco Dining Chair that was produced in Columbus, Indiana and dates back to the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair

Located in London, England

The chair legs are available in oak or beechwood in a range of finishes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Set of 2 Magis Chair One chair design Konstantin Grcic - Mint green
Set of 2 Magis Chair One chair design Konstantin Grcic - Mint green

Set of 2 Magis Chair One chair design Konstantin Grcic - Mint green

By Konstantin Grcic, Magis

Located in Alcamo, IT

The legs are made of aluminium and finished in the same color as the seat, reinforcing the chair’s graphic and architectural character.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique-Style Twisted Iron Soda Fountain Chair
Antique-Style Twisted Iron Soda Fountain Chair

Antique-Style Twisted Iron Soda Fountain Chair

Located in Trenton, NJ

Everything about the chair feels thoughtfully crafted—from the looping heart-back pattern to the hand-formed spirals that define the base.

Category

Early 20th Century Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Metal

High-Backed Chair Made In Solid Oak With The Style Of The Renaissance From 1910s
High-Backed Chair Made In Solid Oak With The Style Of The Renaissance From 1910s

High-Backed Chair Made In Solid Oak With The Style Of The Renaissance From 1910s

Located in Lejre, DK

The high-backed chair crafted from solid oak, echoing the Renaissance style from around the year 1910, is a remarkable piece of furniture that exudes timeless elegance and sophistica...

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree
Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree

Volute Chair by Garnier Pingree

By Garnier Pingree

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With the Volute chair, the aim was to create a beautiful piece through finding balance in its design.

Category

2010s American Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Burl

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics
Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

Eæ Slip Chair in White Oak and Charcoal Horween Leather by Erickson Aesthetics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a similar profile to the brand’s Tripod stool, the chair’s cerused White Oak legs are crafted into a cylindrical shape, balancing the reclined seat-back.

Category

2010s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Cord, Leather, Oak

Pair of Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Ico Parisi
Pair of Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Ico Parisi

Pair of Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in the Style of Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

The faux leather chair structure and seats are cantilevered over the refined nickel base structure to give the feeling of floating.

Category

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

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Flama Moveis Set of 10 Chairs
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Flama Moveis Set of 10 Chairs

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Flama Moveis Set of 10 Chairs

Located in London, GB

By seamlessly integrating cane in a modern design, the chairs reference Brazil's colonial past and honor the tropical climate.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Cane

Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs
Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs

Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand decorated with gilt detailing, upholstered seating, the chair rises on klismos legs, the front ending in brass caps and castors.

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Orbit Chair, Brushed Brass and Cream Boucle Wool Fabric, by Lara Bohinc
Orbit Chair, Brushed Brass and Cream Boucle Wool Fabric, by Lara Bohinc

Orbit Chair, Brushed Brass and Cream Boucle Wool Fabric, by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

With orbit chairs Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories drive the lines and shapes of ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Karu Lounge Chair in Cream Sheepskin by Dagmar

Located in London, England

The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Karu Lounge Chair in Brown Sheepskin by Dagmar
Karu Lounge Chair in Brown Sheepskin by Dagmar

Karu Lounge Chair in Brown Sheepskin by Dagmar

Located in London, England

The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the Haimi Oy company in the early 1950s.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

MidCentury Scoop Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman
MidCentury Scoop Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman

MidCentury Scoop Lounge Chair in the style of Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

Designed with a deep, angled seat and a high, supportive back profile providing comfortable lounging. The chair is very well-crafted, comfortable and very sturdy and will certainly m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini
Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini

Pair of Luisa Chairs by Franco Albini

Located in San Francisco, CA

The chair was awarded the Medal D’Oro by ADI, an Italian Industrial Design Association.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Régence Style Mahogany Armchairs and Side Chairs
Set of Régence Style Mahogany Armchairs and Side Chairs

Set of Régence Style Mahogany Armchairs and Side Chairs

Located in London, GB

Set of Régence style mahogany armchairs and side chairs French, early 20th century Measures: Armchairs: Height 103cm, width 56cm, depth 50cm Side chairs: Height 87cm, width 43cm, ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Régence Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Set of 5 chairs. 1970s.
Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Set of 5 chairs. 1970s.

Harry Bertoia for Knoll. Set of 5 chairs. 1970s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Set of 5 chrome-plated steel chairs. American design from the 1970s. Dimensions: H 74.5 x W 53.5 x D 45 x Seat H 44 cm Reference: LS6721 + 5752705/5M We ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Rustic Pine Chairs by Goran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s
Set of 4 Rustic Pine Chairs by Goran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s

Set of 4 Rustic Pine Chairs by Goran Malmvall, Sweden, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Rīga, LV

Set of 4 solid pine dining chairs designed by Göran Malmvall in the 1940s. The chairs have been restored and oiled.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949
Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949

Franco Albini Chair "47", 1949

By Franco Albini

Located in Berlin, DE

The chair has an interesting fabric with a linear structure.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ricardo Legoretta Valarta Chair Shelf / Authentic 1972 Mid-Century, Mexico
Ricardo Legoretta Valarta Chair Shelf / Authentic 1972 Mid-Century, Mexico

Ricardo Legoretta Valarta Chair Shelf / Authentic 1972 Mid-Century, Mexico

By Ricardo Legoretta

Located in Zürich, CH

The Vallarta chair was designed by Ricardo Legorreta in 1972 for the Camino Real hotel in Puerto Vallarta.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan Lounge Chair
Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan Lounge Chair

Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan Lounge Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The chair remains structurally sound and rests on sturdy wooden legs that complement the organic frame.

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Orange Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Vintage Orange Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Vintage Orange Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chair is protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Beech

Bespoke Art Deco Club Chairs, Hand-Crafted in the USA, 21st Century
Bespoke Art Deco Club Chairs, Hand-Crafted in the USA, 21st Century

Bespoke Art Deco Club Chairs, Hand-Crafted in the USA, 21st Century

Located in Round Top, TX

Individually made rather than mass-produced, the chair reflects a couture approach to furniture—where structure, material, and finish are considered with equal intention.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood
C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood

C. 1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Light Wood

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chair measures 17.75 inches deep, 22.5 inches wide, and 30 inches high with a seat height of 17 inches.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chair, USA 1970's
Mid Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chair, USA 1970's

Mid Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chair, USA 1970's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage lounge chair designed and manufactured in the United States in the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936
Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936

Pair of Gio Ponti Small Lounge Chairs, Presented at the Triennale, 1936

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and highly refined pair of small lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for the bedroom interior of Un’Abitazione Dimostrativa, presented at the VI Triennale di Milano.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1990s Haim Eran Gottesman Custom Swivel Desk / Dining Chair, Plywood & Steel
1990s Haim Eran Gottesman Custom Swivel Desk / Dining Chair, Plywood & Steel

1990s Haim Eran Gottesman Custom Swivel Desk / Dining Chair, Plywood & Steel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Exposed metal fasteners and layered steel detailing at the arm supports emphasize the chair’s industrial character.

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Ray Komai Mahogany and Iron Chair Mid Century Modern Eames Knoll
1950s Ray Komai Mahogany and Iron Chair Mid Century Modern Eames Knoll

1950s Ray Komai Mahogany and Iron Chair Mid Century Modern Eames Knoll

By J.G. Furniture Company, Ray Komai

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

The chair features a molded mahogany plywood body with black iron legs and metal detailing on the back of the chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Barovero Italian Modernist Wooden Side Chairs
Pair of Barovero Italian Modernist Wooden Side Chairs

Pair of Barovero Italian Modernist Wooden Side Chairs

By Barovero

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of beautifully crafted side chairs by Barovero from the '50s. The chairs feature a curved plywood shell structure that seems to 'float' on top of the frame and the tapered legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Plywood

Set of 4 Bell Chair in Dawn by Konstantin Grcic  for MAGIS
Set of 4 Bell Chair in Dawn by Konstantin Grcic  for MAGIS

Set of 4 Bell Chair in Dawn by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS

By Konstantin Grcic, Magis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The key to this saving lies in its inge- nious shell shape of the chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Plastic

P. Guariche for Meurop, 1960s Coquillage Chair
P. Guariche for Meurop, 1960s Coquillage Chair

P. Guariche for Meurop, 1960s Coquillage Chair

By Pierre Guariche, Meurop

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Coquillage side chair was designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in the early 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Thor Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the thor chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every thor chair was constructed with great care. Find 3166 options for an antique or vintage thor chair now, or shop our selection of 184 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a thor chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A thor chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and The Tailored Home each produced at least one beautiful thor chair that is worth considering.

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