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Classic Børge Mogensen Oak and Papercord Chair ca' 1950's
Classic Børge Mogensen Oak and Papercord Chair ca' 1950's

Classic Børge Mogensen Oak and Papercord Chair ca' 1950's

By Børge Mogensen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

The chair is comfortable and is wider than most chairs of this style.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery
1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery

1960s Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Reupholstery

By Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Erik Buch teak dining chairs from the 1960s. The chairs feature a development of Erik Buchs well designed model 49 dining chair known for it´s elegant floating seat added details as...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll

By Otto Zapf, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chair offers good lumbar support with back pillows.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler
Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler

Apollo Chair and Ottoman by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler

By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

You will feel almost enveloped by the chair. This combined flexibility is also added by the flex in the laminated beech frame which gives the chair a slight bounce.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Modern Dilmos Studio Sculpture Dining Chair Handcrafted Gold Leaf
Modern Dilmos Studio Sculpture Dining Chair Handcrafted Gold Leaf

Modern Dilmos Studio Sculpture Dining Chair Handcrafted Gold Leaf

By Dilmos Edizioni

Located in Milan, IT

Extraordinary dining chair designed by Dilmos Studio. The chair is an Omage to El Littzisky and it is entirely covered in gold leaf.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century French hand carved walnut chair with beige linen upholstery. There are nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design

Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design

By Hans Brattrud

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

The chair has a swivel base which means you can tilt the chair while sitting in it which makes it a very comfortable (reading) chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair
Old Wooden Straw Country Chair

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair

$325Sale Price / item|20% Off

Old Wooden Straw Country Chair

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Straw campaign chair dating from the 60s. Time has weathered the chair nicely.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Peacock Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Often referred to as the Master of the Chair, he designed over 500 chairs in his lifetime, many of which have become icons of modern design such as the Peacock Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti, Italy, designed in 1957
Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti, Italy, designed in 1957

Superleggera Chairs by Giò Ponti, Italy, designed in 1957

Located in New York, NY

The chairs are made of dark stained wood with a smooth polished finish and the seats have been reupholstered.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 vintage 1960s chairs, by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Set of 4 vintage 1960s chairs, by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Set of 4 vintage 1960s chairs, by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The chairs feature a central black-painted iron frame that extends onto four aluminum legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Pair 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Pair 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940s French Art Deco lounge or club chairs. The chairs have an Amboyna wood frame and are nicely upholstered.   

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Amboyna, Upholstery

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair
Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair

Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Side Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Dramatic cabriole legs on front and rear of the chair terminating in pad feet. The drop seat is covered in an olive green calf hide leather, circa 1710.

Category

Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Violet Blue Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Violet Blue Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Violet Blue 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

Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Cotton

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Natural Leather and Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Natural Leather and Oak

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

Vintage Black Wood Dining Chairs (Set of 4 Chairs)
Vintage Black Wood Dining Chairs (Set of 4 Chairs)

Vintage Black Wood Dining Chairs (Set of 4 Chairs)

Located in Fullerton, CA

A beautiful set (4) of black wood dining chairs. The back of the chair is rounded and tilted, making it comfortable and stylish.

Category

20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

2022 Carl Hansen CH30P Dining Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner w/ Upholstered Seat
2022 Carl Hansen CH30P Dining Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner w/ Upholstered Seat

2022 Carl Hansen CH30P Dining Chair in Oak by Hans J. Wegner w/ Upholstered Seat

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chair is in great condition. Part of the fabric underneath came a bit loose, though we can fix it prior to shipping and a few small scuff marks on the frame.

Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Chairs in Dedar Chenille and Walnut, Italy, 1940s
Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Chairs in Dedar Chenille and Walnut, Italy, 1940s

Pair of Guglielmo Ulrich Chairs in Dedar Chenille and Walnut, Italy, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich, Dedar

Located in The Hague, NL

The tapered, slightly curved legs in solid walnut emphasize the elegant shape of the chairs.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy
Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy

Vico Magistretti “Veranda” Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy

By Cassina, Vico Magistretti

Located in Raleigh, NC

This unique lounge chair has an inner steel frame that allows for the chair to reconfigure its shape and seating position.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Carlo Bartoli Set of Six 4875 Chairs in Plastic by Kartell 1980s
Carlo Bartoli Set of Six 4875 Chairs in Plastic by Kartell 1980s

Carlo Bartoli Set of Six 4875 Chairs in Plastic by Kartell 1980s

By Kartell, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Cascina, Pisa

All chairs present the brand signature under the seats.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Yellow Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of yellow Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs, USA 1960s
Pair of yellow Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs, USA 1960s

Pair of yellow Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs, USA 1960s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs in yellow upholstery. The chairs have vintage upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Julien Chair With Back Metal Detail
Contemporary Julien Chair With Back Metal Detail

Contemporary Julien Chair With Back Metal Detail

Located in Freamunde, PT

The chair’s sophisticated silhouette features a gracefully contoured open back that adds a touch of visual intrigue while ensuring a light and airy feel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel, Brass

Pair of Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair of Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chairs

Pair of Modern Italian Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of modern Italian leather lounge / club chairs by Calia. The chairs have dark walnut stained, solid wood bases.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rotating Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Rotating Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Rotating Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. The chairs are sold separately. More chairs available as needed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Pasadena, TX

A beautiful and pristine Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair. The chair features solid rosewood base and armrests with a button, tufted back.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs
A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs

A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs

$2,400Sale Price / set|52% Off

A Set of Four Chinese Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

The chairs are finished in a modern clear lacquer.

Category

1990s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

Huniford Collection Barrow Chair
Huniford Collection Barrow Chair

Huniford Collection Barrow Chair

Located in New York, NY

The chair frame is constructed using solid oak wood.

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Rattan easy chair
Rattan easy chair

Rattan easy chair

Located in BE

The chair is all original and the rattan has acquired a beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

20th Century Fameg Navy Blue Vintage Chair, 1960s, Poland
20th Century Fameg Navy Blue Vintage Chair, 1960s, Poland

20th Century Fameg Navy Blue Vintage Chair, 1960s, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Comfortable chair A6150 produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Eight 20th Century French Mutton Leg Side Chairs
Set of Eight 20th Century French Mutton Leg Side Chairs

Set of Eight 20th Century French Mutton Leg Side Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chairs are upholstered in a luxurious blue velvet fabric, accented with a decorative nailhead trim, providing a striking contrast to the natural wood frame.

Category

20th Century French Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Era Neo-Classical Klismos Style Chairs Velvet Upholstery -Pair
Hollywood Regency Era Neo-Classical Klismos Style Chairs Velvet Upholstery -Pair

Hollywood Regency Era Neo-Classical Klismos Style Chairs Velvet Upholstery -Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This pair of chairs is all style and substance! The chairs date to the 1960s and have neo-classical styling with Klismos form backs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six “S” Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1970s
Set of Six “S” Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1970s

Set of Six “S” Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1970s

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finished in high-gloss black, the surfaces emphasize the chair’s sinuous lines and reflective depth, while the ergonomic contour provides surprising comfort and stability.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair Thomas Pheasant McGuire Rattan Lounge Chairs + Ottoman
Pair Thomas Pheasant McGuire Rattan Lounge Chairs + Ottoman

Pair Thomas Pheasant McGuire Rattan Lounge Chairs + Ottoman

By Thomas Pheasant, McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of large lounge chairs or club chairs designed in the California coastal organic modern taste by Thomas Pheasant for McGuire.

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mogensen 2334 Lounge Chair
Mogensen 2334 Lounge Chair

Mogensen 2334 Lounge Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Berkeley, CA

The chair is perfect for any modern home or office.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Modern Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Stacking Armless Dining Chairs- Set of 10
Modern Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Stacking Armless Dining Chairs- Set of 10

Modern Ross Lovegrove for Knoll Sprite Stacking Armless Dining Chairs- Set of 10

By Ross Lovegrove, Knoll

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Four rubber bumpers assure proper stacking (all the chairs have the bumpers attached) Black plastic glides (all the chairs have the original glides attached) Stacking capacity 4 to 6...

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery
Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery

Italian Lounge Chair in White Plywood and Black Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The wooden parts are connected by metal plugs that can be seen on the sides and back of the chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Latjes Dining Chair, Solid Wood, Attributed to Ruud Jan Kokke
Vintage Latjes Dining Chair, Solid Wood, Attributed to Ruud Jan Kokke

Vintage Latjes Dining Chair, Solid Wood, Attributed to Ruud Jan Kokke

By Ruud-Jan Kokke

Located in Chicago, US

Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the chair reflects the designer’s belief in honest materials, visible construction, and timeless design principles rooted in Dutch mo...

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman
Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman

Pr. Mid-Century Modern Cube Form Lounge Chairs by Patrician After Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Patrician Furniture Co

Located in New York, NY

The cars also have chrome trim on the upholstered part of the chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair
19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

19th Century Original Painted Sage Green Windsor Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This was found in a house in Union County, Pennsylvania .The chair has a wonderful light pin stripe paint throughout the body of the chair.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Camel Faux Leather Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s
Camel Faux Leather Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s

Camel Faux Leather Thonet Wood Rattan Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow.

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Postmodern lounge chair, 1980s
Postmodern lounge chair, 1980s

Postmodern lounge chair, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Post modern metal side chair. The chair has a timeless design, and has wooden ends on the metal rods. 1980s - Belgium Height: 103cm Width: 50cm Depth: 45cm Seat height: 45cm Ref....

Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Royal Chair with armrests
Royal Chair with armrests

Royal Chair with armrests

By CPRN HOMOOD

Located in Ponsacco, IT

The chair can be upholstered in either leather or fabric, allowing for customization to match different interior styles.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Jean Prouvé “Semi-Metal” chair, model no. 305
Jean Prouvé “Semi-Metal” chair, model no. 305

Jean Prouvé “Semi-Metal” chair, model no. 305

Located in New York, NY

The “Semi-Metal” chair, model no. 305, designed in the 1930s, exemplifies Prouvé’s innovative approach.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Arm Chairs With Lucite Frames by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Numbered
Six Arm Chairs With Lucite Frames by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Numbered

Six Arm Chairs With Lucite Frames by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Numbered

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chairs are upholstered in a cream fabric. One of the chairs is signed by the artist and each chair is marked 1-6.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite, Wood

Pharrell Williams Perspective Chair for Domeau & Pérès Resin Leather France
Pharrell Williams Perspective Chair for Domeau & Pérès Resin Leather France

Pharrell Williams Perspective Chair for Domeau & Pérès Resin Leather France

By Domeau & Pérès

Located in Munster, NRW

Discreet homage to the Eames stacking chairs, the chair designed in 2008 is made of molded resin and a leather upholstered seat.

Category

Early 2000s French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Resin

Set Renaissance Dining Chairs 16 Carved Diners
Set Renaissance Dining Chairs 16 Carved Diners

Set Renaissance Dining Chairs 16 Carved Diners

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Seats and Backs of the Chairs Have Recently Been Reupholstered With a Quality Fabric.

Category

Vintage 1920s Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hotel Chair - 2024 Reissue, Wood - by José Zanine Caldas
Hotel Chair - 2024 Reissue, Wood - by José Zanine Caldas

Hotel Chair - 2024 Reissue, Wood - by José Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Belo Horizonte, BR

The Hotel Chair by José Zanine Caldas (1919–2001) is a timeless piece designed in the 1980s for a hotel in Serra Capixaba, Brazil.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Artifort F588 lounge chair with ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt
Artifort F588 lounge chair with ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt

Artifort F588 lounge chair with ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in RIDDERKERK, NL

The shell of the chair is upholstered in light beige original Artifort fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 8 Light Coloured 1960s Ercol Windsor Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Light Coloured 1960s Ercol Windsor Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Light Coloured 1960s Ercol Windsor Dining Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 8 Light Coloured 1960s Ercol Windsor Dining Chairs The chairs are made in beech and elm, a classic design in the classic Windsor style this is a good large set of 8 chairs Al...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Beech

Duna Black Ash Chair
Duna Black Ash Chair

Duna Black Ash Chair

By Dale Italia

Located in Milan, IT

The chair represents the convergence of Dale's artisan know-how and Cono Studio’s perspective.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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?

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