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Vintage Leather Lounge Chair
Vintage Leather Lounge Chair

Vintage Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

The chair features plush box cushions upholstered in light aqua leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s
Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s

Danish Modern Folding Chair in Oak and Natural Sheepskin, Preben Thorsen, 1950s

By Morten Olsen & Son

Located in Odense, DK

The chair is extensively documented in design litterature and the important Danish furniture magazine "Mobilia" had a big feature on the innovative chair in 1957 when the chair was i...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

French Louis XV Provincial Style Bergere Lounge chair and Ottoman
French Louis XV Provincial Style Bergere Lounge chair and Ottoman

French Louis XV Provincial Style Bergere Lounge chair and Ottoman

Located in Sheffield, MA

Use it as a chaise lounge or separate the chair and the ottoman and use the chair as chair and the ottoman as a coffee table or foot rest.

Category

20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Bell Chair in Midnight Dark Blue by Konstantin Grcic  for MAGIS
Set of 4 Bell Chair in Midnight Dark Blue by Konstantin Grcic  for MAGIS

Set of 4 Bell Chair in Midnight Dark Blue by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS

By Magis, Konstantin Grcic

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

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric for Anonima Castelli
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric for Anonima Castelli

Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Yellow Fabric for Anonima Castelli

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The chair is multifunctional and modular. Chairs can be joined together with a strip to the aluminum glides.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lupo Chair with Steel Chair Frame and Fur Coat Seat by Atelier Von Pelt
Lupo Chair with Steel Chair Frame and Fur Coat Seat by Atelier Von Pelt

Lupo Chair with Steel Chair Frame and Fur Coat Seat by Atelier Von Pelt

By Rossana Orlandi

Located in Milan, IT

The coat has straps attached to convert it into a seat, thus making the chair functional and complete.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

C18th century Swedish rococo original painted carved shell detailed chair
C18th century Swedish rococo original painted carved shell detailed chair

C18th century Swedish rococo original painted carved shell detailed chair

Located in London, GB

The chair features carved shell detailing to the front of the seat and back, with trailing leaf detailing to the legs.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chair with Walnut Root Veneer, Southern Germany
Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chair with Walnut Root Veneer, Southern Germany

Biedermeier Cherrywood Side Chair with Walnut Root Veneer, Southern Germany

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Elegant Biedermeier side chair crafted in Southern Germany around 1825. The chair is made of solid cherrywood with a beautifully grained surface and warm patina, highlighting the cra...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Coast Chair in Red Fabric with Polished Brass by Branch
Coast Chair in Red Fabric with Polished Brass by Branch

Coast Chair in Red Fabric with Polished Brass by Branch

By Branch, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Coast Chair welcomes you to sit back and stay awhile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

French Caned Corner Chair
French Caned Corner Chair

French Caned Corner Chair

Located in New York, NY

18th century French hand-carved walnut corner chair with excellent detail. Lyrical shape with graceful arms - the chair back and shaped seat with antique caning.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Corner Chairs

Materials

Cane

Antique   ROYCROFT  Meditation Chair Stickley era w
Antique   ROYCROFT  Meditation Chair Stickley era w

Antique ROYCROFT Meditation Chair Stickley era w

By Roycroft

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Arts & Crafts Meditation Chair by Roycroft. Made in the early 1900s, the chair is in very good condition with no repair or replaced parts.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in London, England

Madsen & Schubell - Pragh Chair & Stool, 1948 The iconic Pragh chair was designed and produced in 1948 by Danish duo Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Postmodern 'Solid Chairs' by Heinz Landes, Germany, 1986.
Postmodern 'Solid Chairs' by Heinz Landes, Germany, 1986.

Postmodern 'Solid Chairs' by Heinz Landes, Germany, 1986.

By Heinz Landes

Located in Surbiton, GB

Postmodern 'Solid chairs' designed by Heinz Landes in 1986 as part of the Neues Deutsches Design movement.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Vintage Patinated Leather Club Chair
Vintage Patinated Leather Club Chair

Vintage Patinated Leather Club Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful vintage leather club chair inspired by classic European design. The chair is oversized, featuring a reclining back and bold rolled arms.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Handmade Calderilla Chair by Cristian Herrera Dalmau, Modern Design
Handmade Calderilla Chair by Cristian Herrera Dalmau, Modern Design

Handmade Calderilla Chair by Cristian Herrera Dalmau, Modern Design

By Cristian Herrera Dalmau

Located in Barcelona, ES

Collectible design. Calderilla Chair fulfills the function of an object (chair), it is in fact one of the chairs that Cristian uses to have dinner.

Category

2010s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Copper, Steel

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM
Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Located in Paddington, NSW

The bold striped weave not only provides ergonomic comfort but also a distinctive graphic appeal, making the chair as visually engaging as it is highly functional.

Category

Early 2000s Togolese Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM
Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Located in Paddington, NSW

The bold striped weave not only provides ergonomic comfort but also a distinctive graphic appeal, making the chair as visually engaging as it is highly functional.

Category

Early 2000s Togolese Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM
Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Located in Paddington, NSW

The bold striped weave not only provides ergonomic comfort but also a distinctive graphic appeal, making the chair as visually engaging as it is highly functional.

Category

Early 2000s Togolese Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM
Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Handwoven set of 6 stackable chairs at Studio ALM

Located in Paddington, NSW

The bold striped weave not only provides ergonomic comfort but also a distinctive graphic appeal, making the chair as visually engaging as it is highly functional.

Category

Early 2000s Togolese Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chair
Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chair

Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chair

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

Chrome Cantilever Lounge Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chrome Cantilever Lounge chair has been reupholstered in a deep blue/gray Fox Linton wool complementing the chairs masculine shape.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rococo Chair in Painted Wood from Denmark Around the Year, 1740
Rococo Chair in Painted Wood from Denmark Around the Year, 1740

Rococo Chair in Painted Wood from Denmark Around the Year, 1740

Located in Lejre, DK

Here are the measurements for the chair: Height (H): 105.5 cm Width (W): 68 cm Depth (D): 45 cm Seat Height (SH): 44 cm The chair's height of 105.5 cm indicates it is a tall backres...

Category

Antique 1740s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-52 Lounge Chair in Beech and Fabric
1980s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-52 Lounge Chair in Beech and Fabric

1980s Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH-52 Lounge Chair in Beech and Fabric

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chair measures 24 inches deep, 25.5 inches wide, and 30.5 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches.

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Fabric

Coast Chair in Ash Nabuck Leather with Brass by Branch
Coast Chair in Ash Nabuck Leather with Brass by Branch

Coast Chair in Ash Nabuck Leather with Brass by Branch

By Branch, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Coast Chair welcomes you to sit back and stay awhile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Coast Chair in Orange Fabric with Polished Brass by Branch
Coast Chair in Orange Fabric with Polished Brass by Branch

Coast Chair in Orange Fabric with Polished Brass by Branch

By Branch, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Coast Chair welcomes you to sit back and stay awhile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Coast Chair in Lucky Nabuck Leather with Brass by Branch
Coast Chair in Lucky Nabuck Leather with Brass by Branch

Coast Chair in Lucky Nabuck Leather with Brass by Branch

By Branch, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Coast Chair welcomes you to sit back and stay awhile.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modernista Beige Leather Chair STUDIOPEPE by Exteta
Modernista Beige Leather Chair STUDIOPEPE by Exteta

Modernista Beige Leather Chair STUDIOPEPE by Exteta

By Exteta

Located in Milan, IT

The Modernista chair by STUDIOPEPE features a sleek, composed frame that supports soft, inviting cushions, balancing formal precision with natural ease.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of A. Rudin 619 Modern Ebonized Ming Style Lounge Chairs
Pair of A. Rudin 619 Modern Ebonized Ming Style Lounge Chairs

Pair of A. Rudin 619 Modern Ebonized Ming Style Lounge Chairs

By A. Rudin

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Each chair retains the A. Rudin woven label to the underside of the seat deck.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 4 Magis Milà Chairs with Arms / Jaime Hayón Black with cushions
Set of 4 Magis Milà Chairs with Arms / Jaime Hayón Black with cushions

Set of 4 Magis Milà Chairs with Arms / Jaime Hayón Black with cushions

By Jaime Hayon, Magis

Located in Varedo, MB

The silky touch finish enhances the tactile quality of the surface, giving the chair a refined matte appearance.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Midcentury Italian Reclining Pair of Chairs
Midcentury Italian Reclining Pair of Chairs

Midcentury Italian Reclining Pair of Chairs

$4,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Italian Reclining Pair of Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1970s vintage lounge chair in original white fabric from the 1970s the chair reclines when the reclining button turns left.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in London, England

Madsen & Schubell - Pragh Chair & Stool, 1948 The iconic Pragh chair was designed and produced in 1948 by Danish duo Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti

Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Shipping in the US will be $250 for the first chair and $120 each for any additional chairs.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Sculpted upholstery along the profile of the chairs. Nail head detailing.

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964

Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964

By Juan Gamboa

Located in Barcelona, ES

Low chairs designed by Juan Gamboa in 1964. The lines are inspired by the spanish tradition of low chairs with solid wood, simple and robust appearance.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Memphis Style Lacquered Iron Black Leatherette Four Chairs Set, Italy, 1980
Memphis Style Lacquered Iron Black Leatherette Four Chairs Set, Italy, 1980

Memphis Style Lacquered Iron Black Leatherette Four Chairs Set, Italy, 1980

By Philippe Starck

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of four contemporary chairs attributed to Philip Stark. The chairs are composed of a black lacquered metal structure with a lacquered curved wood back.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Panton Verner Bachelor Chair with Stool/Brown
Panton Verner Bachelor Chair with Stool/Brown

Panton Verner Bachelor Chair with Stool/Brown

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Delft, NL

Panton Verner Bachelor chair with stool/brown By Fritz Hansen Measures: 74 cm x 74 cm x 50 cm Labeled with number 6702 With stool The picture with demonstration to mont the chair is...

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Thonet Bentwood Bistro Chair, Czechoslovakia 1940s

By Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

Plywood seat and backrest. Strong oak wood. The chair was partially restored to make sure the construction is strong and put together.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Plywood

Gervasoni Ghost 25 – Upholstered Chair with Armrests
Gervasoni Ghost 25 – Upholstered Chair with Armrests

Gervasoni Ghost 25 – Upholstered Chair with Armrests

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Varedo, MB

A distinctive feature of the Ghost collection is its fully removable upholstery, allowing the chair to be easily dressed and re-dressed.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Philippe Starck Mickville Chair Driade France / Italy 1985
Philippe Starck Mickville Chair Driade France / Italy 1985

Philippe Starck Mickville Chair Driade France / Italy 1985

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Palm Springs, CA

In profile, the displaced seat mirrors the upper loop of the frame, transforming the chair into a striking sculptural composition when folded.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Post Modern Artisan Made Angular Ebonized Oak And Steel Chairs
Post Modern Artisan Made Angular Ebonized Oak And Steel Chairs

Post Modern Artisan Made Angular Ebonized Oak And Steel Chairs

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Brooklyn, NY

There is a notch on the top of each chair furthering the geometric concept of the chairs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart 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

Set of Six Dining Chairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, France Mid-20th C.
Set of Six Dining Chairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, France Mid-20th C.

Set of Six Dining Chairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, France Mid-20th C.

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Utrecht, NL

This set of dining chairs, crafted in France in the first half of the 20th century, was designed in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, one of the most distinctive figures in French decor...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Set of four reupholstered wooden shell chairs, 1950s
Set of four reupholstered wooden shell chairs, 1950s

Set of four reupholstered wooden shell chairs, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

The chairs have been reupholstered in white fabric, enhancing their original lines while adding brightness and elegance.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy
Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy

Set of 6 S88 Chairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1956, Italy

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Aartselaar, BE

The chairs, model S88, were designed in 1956 by the renowned Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Trevor Chair Dark Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
Trevor Chair Dark Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc

Trevor Chair Dark Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Almost frog-like in its appearance, the chairs take the form of a friendly creature with a big mouth and bug-eyes.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Mobili Pizzetti, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Mobili Pizzetti, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Mobili Pizzetti, Italy, 1960s

By Mobili Pizzetti

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

The design of the chairs is both elegant and timeless.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Oak

Pair of 1950s Silk Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1950s Silk Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1950s Silk Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1950s silk upholstered lounge chairs. The chairs are well made with have down loose cushioned seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk

SURGE LOUNGE CHAIR - Modern Design in Faux Lambskin Black
SURGE LOUNGE CHAIR - Modern Design in Faux Lambskin Black

SURGE LOUNGE CHAIR - Modern Design in Faux Lambskin Black

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

The chair starts at $7,580 COM (8.5 yds).

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs

1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fully upholstered all the way around, make the chairs nice to look at 360 degrees.

Category

1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Two teak chairs, Danish design, 1960s
Two teak chairs, Danish design, 1960s

Two teak chairs, Danish design, 1960s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Two teak chairs made in Denmark in the 1960s. The chairs have a beautiful backrest, the profiling of which increases the comfort of sitting.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728

By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet

Located in Basel, BS

This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Danish Lounge Chair The Airport Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950’s
Danish Lounge Chair The Airport Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950’s

Danish Lounge Chair The Airport Chair by Hans Wegner, 1950’s

By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, GB

This iconic Danish lounge chair, designed by Hans Wegner in 1958 for AP Stolen is known as the Airport Chair (AP 39), originally created for the lounge areas of Copenhagen Kastrup Ai...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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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.

How Much is a Thor Chair?

Prices for a thor chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $3,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,481.

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