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Streamline Art Deco Chrome Tubular Speed Lounge Club Chair, Lloyd Manufacturing
Streamline Art Deco Chrome Tubular Speed Lounge Club Chair, Lloyd Manufacturing

Streamline Art Deco Chrome Tubular Speed Lounge Club Chair, Lloyd Manufacturing

By lloyd manufacturing co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The arms are topped with ebonized walnut that follow the curvature of the chairs' design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, 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

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

Pair of Vintage Plywood Oak Low Easy Chairs Italy 1990
Pair of Vintage Plywood Oak Low Easy Chairs Italy 1990

Pair of Vintage Plywood Oak Low Easy Chairs Italy 1990

By Cees Braakman

Located in DE MEERN, NL

The plywood is expertly crafted, giving the chairs a smooth and seamless finish.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

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

1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather
1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather

1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The chair post and the chair bottom has foil labels.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Pair of La Fonda Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames
Pair of La Fonda Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames

Pair of La Fonda Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

The chairs are in fair condition and have oxidation and pitting on the bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

19th Century Indian Chair with Iron Bands, Bronze Studs, Leather Seat
19th Century Indian Chair with Iron Bands, Bronze Studs, Leather Seat

19th Century Indian Chair with Iron Bands, Bronze Studs, Leather Seat

Located in New York, NY

The spindled back is curved. The black leather seat is original to the chair.       

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Iron

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 Magis, Jaime Hayon

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

Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s
Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s

Small Art Deco Chair with Rope & Tassel Detail - France, 1920s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Original blue color, with details picked out in gold color. The chair has been recently reupholstered with vintage fabric from the same era as the chair.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs

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

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

French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair
French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair

French 19th Century Painted Chippendale Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

The chair is of generous proportions, with an elegant back splat, exaggerated, carved knees, and massive claw and ball feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Beech

Unique sculptural metal chair, France 1960s
Unique sculptural metal chair, France 1960s

Unique sculptural metal chair, France 1960s

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

The surface of the chair shows a nice thick and voluminous lacquered finish, achieved over the years.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's
Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's

Pair of Gorgeous Vintage Adjustable Mid Century Bentwood and Metal Chairs, 60's

Located in Madison, WI

The seat height and back support can be adjusted, and the chair bases are secured with truss-rail steel.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

Vintage Thonet Bentwood Oak Chair With Original Label, Czechoslovakia, 1920s

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant vintage chair, crafted by the renowned Thonet company, is a distinguished example of bentwood design.

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Chairs Hand-Carved Tree Trunks with Birds and Turkey
Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Chairs Hand-Carved Tree Trunks with Birds and Turkey

Norwegian Carved Kubbestol Chairs Hand-Carved Tree Trunks with Birds and Turkey

Located in Miami, FL

The log would be hollowed out so that the base (from the seat down) would be cylindrical while the back of the chair continued upward from the seat in a curved shield that made the c...

Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian pine and linnen safari chair, Scandinavia 1960s
Scandinavian pine and linnen safari chair, Scandinavia 1960s

Scandinavian pine and linnen safari chair, Scandinavia 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand, Hans J. Wegner, Gillis Lundgren

Located in ECHT, NL

Mid century lounge chair. The frame is made from solid pine. The sling seat is made from canvas.

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Antique Style Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs
Pair Antique Style Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs

Pair Antique Style Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair antique style tufted leather wingback chairs. The chairs have Queen Anne style wood legs, nicely tufted with soft leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6
Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6

Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s, Set of 6

By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in bruxelles, BE

Seat height: 43 cm Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE  

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Dining room chair in ash with the sling leather seat
Dining room chair in ash with the sling leather seat

Dining room chair in ash with the sling leather seat

By Valeriy Khvan

Located in Millburn, NJ

The joints have curved transitions making the chair look organic.

Category

2010s North American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak, Sapele Wood

Rounded Dining Chair in Powder Pink Wool — Hello by NOOM
Rounded Dining Chair in Powder Pink Wool — Hello by NOOM

Rounded Dining Chair in Powder Pink Wool — Hello by NOOM

By NOOM, Denis Sokolov

Located in Paris, FR

STATEMENT The Dining Chair Hello by NOOM is a sculptural designer dining chair that combines playful organic geometry with contemporary interior design aesthetics.

Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Foam, Cotton, Wool, Velvet, Bouclé

Charming Folk Child Feeding Chair, Pine, Finland 1800s
Charming Folk Child Feeding Chair, Pine, Finland 1800s

Charming Folk Child Feeding Chair, Pine, Finland 1800s

Located in Helsinki, FI

The wooden bar functioning as a safety support is a later addition and not original to the chair, though it complements the piece naturally.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Finnish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

4 Wim Rietveld nr.1401 easy chair for Gispen, The Netherlands 1954
4 Wim Rietveld nr.1401 easy chair for Gispen, The Netherlands 1954

4 Wim Rietveld nr.1401 easy chair for Gispen, The Netherlands 1954

By Wim Rietveld, Gispen

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Wim Rietveld (son of Gerrit Rietveld) started his career as an industrial designer at Gispen early 1950's The 1401 easy chair he designed in 1954 and has become a Dutch Design Cla...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Deconstructivist Angled Square Chair in Wood, Netherlands 1980s
Deconstructivist Angled Square Chair in Wood, Netherlands 1980s

Deconstructivist Angled Square Chair in Wood, Netherlands 1980s

Located in Hellouw, NL

At first glance, the deconstructivist chair stands as a bold departure from convention.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Blue Velca Legnano Midcentury Office Chairs
Set of 4 Blue Velca Legnano Midcentury Office Chairs

Set of 4 Blue Velca Legnano Midcentury Office Chairs

By Velca Legnano

Located in Wolfurt, AT

The chair is also marked in other places with small stickers and engravings of the brand.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

The chairs rest on tapered legs and are upholstered in green velvet.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Lacquer Rush Bottom seat Ladderback side chair
Black Lacquer Rush Bottom seat Ladderback side chair

Black Lacquer Rush Bottom seat Ladderback side chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

The chair has 7 stretchers to insure its stability.

Category

Vintage 1980s American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

By Anna Lachert

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Her collaboration with the ŁAD cooperative led to the creation of several iconic pieces, with the “Muszelka” chair being among the most celebrated.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Roma Chair by Emmemobili: Hand-Crafted Plywood, Modern Italian Design
Roma Chair by Emmemobili: Hand-Crafted Plywood, Modern Italian Design

Roma Chair by Emmemobili: Hand-Crafted Plywood, Modern Italian Design

By Emmemobili

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The chair is available in various finish options, allowing it to be integrated seamlessly into different styles of décor.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pierre Guariche Pair of Lounge Chairs France c1960 For ARP
Pierre Guariche Pair of Lounge Chairs France c1960 For ARP

Pierre Guariche Pair of Lounge Chairs France c1960 For ARP

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Chicago, IL

Reupholstered in a cream beige silk linen. The chairs are priced as a pair !!! The width of seat without arms 23.5 W x 18 D Arm Height 19.5 The chairs are priced as a pair !!!

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The rare chairs feature a strong rattan frame covered with woven wicker.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

FK Leather Bucket Chairs
FK Leather Bucket Chairs

FK Leather Bucket Chairs

$10,000Sale Price / set|64% Off

FK Leather Bucket Chairs

By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm

Located in Napa, CA

Patina consitent with the age of the chairs. Structurally solid.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage folding chairs, 1930s
Vintage folding chairs, 1930s

Vintage folding chairs, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The chairs have a warm, weathered wood tone and a beautiful patina that only develops after nearly a century of history.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Other Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather

Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Pair of Hunting Chairs in Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Thanks to the ergonomic shaping of the seat, the chair offers exceptional seating comfort.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of '8' French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Set of '8' French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs

Set of '8' French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chairs stand on four cabriole legs with rams head feet.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1982
Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1982

Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform, 1982

By Philippe Starck

Located in LYON, FR

In the last pictures showing the chairs in situ, they were photographed with their original fabric.

Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair

Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair

By Knoll

Located in Wichita, KS

The chairs both Retain original label on underside.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s
Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

Thonet, rare pair of chairs, early 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Uppsala, SE

Stamped by the manufacturer on the underside of both chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Space Age Postmodern Omkstack Chair by Rodney Kinsman, 1970s
Vintage Space Age Postmodern Omkstack Chair by Rodney Kinsman, 1970s

Vintage Space Age Postmodern Omkstack Chair by Rodney Kinsman, 1970s

By Rodney Kinsman

Located in Hamburg, DE

Stacking chair by the Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast, designed by Rodney Kinsman from the 70s.

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Small Folding Chairs E.W Godwin Manner

Located in Norwich, England

One of the chairs is very slightly taller than the other.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight Reupholstered T Chairs or Hammer Chairs
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight Reupholstered T Chairs or Hammer Chairs

1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight Reupholstered T Chairs or Hammer Chairs

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Knebel, DK

The chairs are in good vintage condition with small traces of use, the chairs have been reupholstered with quality leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax

Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This chair boasts handcut foam and mohair The chair's base is constructed by hand in walnut with a commercial grade finish.

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Mid Century Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
1960s Mid Century Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs - Set of 2

1960s Mid Century Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs - Set of 2

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century velvet lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Sculptural Banana Leaf "S" Chair by Marzio Checchi
Sculptural Banana Leaf "S" Chair by Marzio Checchi

Sculptural Banana Leaf "S" Chair by Marzio Checchi

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in amstelveen, NL

The S Chair by Italian designer Marzio Checchi is a sculptural seating object defined by movement, materiality, and form.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Limed Oak Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Limed Oak Lounge Chairs

Pair of French Limed Oak Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1930s French limed oak lounge chairs. The chairs have mohair upholstery and really nice lines.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs

1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

1950s French iron and brass dining chairs. The chairs have iron frames, are black vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Povl Dinesen Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Povl Dinesen Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Ib Kofod-Larsen for Povl Dinesen Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Povl Dinesen

Located in New York, NY

Mechanism on the side of the chair locks the chair in place.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

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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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