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20 Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Burke
20 Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Burke

20 Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Burke

By Herman Miller

Located in Pasadena, TX

One of 20 Burke) The chairs are labeled on the underside of the seats with and stamped with 28.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Sculptural Pine Lounge Chair by Szedleczky, Hungary, 1970s
Sculptural Pine Lounge Chair by Szedleczky, Hungary, 1970s

Sculptural Pine Lounge Chair by Szedleczky, Hungary, 1970s

By Rudolf Szedleczky

Located in Rødding, DK

This sculptural lounge chair is stamped "Design Szedleczky" to the top of the chair, and was produced in solid pine, likely during the 1970s.

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Set of Eight Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Eight Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Eight Ultramarine Blue Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Red Upholstered Chair and Ottoman
Contemporary Red Upholstered Chair and Ottoman

Contemporary Red Upholstered Chair and Ottoman

Located in Astoria, NY

Contemporary Red Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman, the chair with riveted design on four mahogany legs and ottoman with ebonized faux bamboo base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Mahogany

Contemporary Red Upholstered Chair and Ottoman
Contemporary Red Upholstered Chair and Ottoman

Contemporary Red Upholstered Chair and Ottoman

Located in Astoria, NY

Contemporary Red Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman, the chair with riveted design on four mahogany legs and ottoman with ebonized faux bamboo base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Mahogany

1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair
1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair

1990s Cassina “Utrecht” Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld, a Pair

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Roanoke, VA

Fantastic pair of modernist lounge chairs, model 637 Utrecht by the designer Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina from the 1990s.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993

Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993

By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

The chair is no longer in production; each piece is unique.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Pair of Walnut Slab Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld
Pair of Walnut Slab Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld

Pair of Walnut Slab Chairs after Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rustic, minimalist design borrows readily from the chairs of Gerrit Thomas Rietveld and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

GOYO  Steel and Maple Lounge Chair
GOYO  Steel and Maple Lounge Chair

GOYO Steel and Maple Lounge Chair

By Lee Yechan

Located in Timisoara, RO

The Shape Of The Chair Except For The Singing Bowl Is Rounded So That The Seat Plate Can Be Seated Softly Along The Outline Of The Human Body, And The Inside Of The Legs Of The Chair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs

A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs These Elegant Chairs have been re upholstered in a fine linen Toile de Jouy fabric, they have a deep serpentine shaped front a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

1970s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze with Original Fabric Upholstery
1970s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze with Original Fabric Upholstery

1970s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze with Original Fabric Upholstery

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Platner Armchair, Model 1725, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This example dates to the 1970s. The frame of the chair is composed of patinated bronzed-steel, ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair
1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair

1970s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek Paimio Lounge Chair

By Aino Aalto, Alvar Aalto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Paimio Lounge Chair, originally designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Finland in 1932.

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of 20th Century Easy Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe
Pair of 20th Century Easy Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe

Pair of 20th Century Easy Chairs in the Style of Mies van der Rohe

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A stylish pair of 1970s “in the style of” Barcelona chairs, each with a matching button-tufted leather cushion, raised on elegant polished chromed X-frame bases.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lounge Chair in Maple in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, c. 1950s
Lounge Chair in Maple in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, c. 1950s

Lounge Chair in Maple in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, c. 1950s

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Deland, FL

With that said the frame of the chair is slightly bent and can be seen subtly in the detail photos provided, especially when viewed from behind the chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

19th Century Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair in Georgian Style
19th Century Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair in Georgian Style

19th Century Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair in Georgian Style

Located in Queens, NY

A rare mid-19th century reading chair. The owner sat astride the saddle seat facing the back of the chair and resting the book on the adjustable flap.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Four Mid Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Four Mid Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

Four Mid Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Two Mid-Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Two Mid-Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

Two Mid-Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs
Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs

Set of 4 1970's Ate van Apeldoorn Style Ladder Back Pine Dining Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chairs are in original condition with visible wear, including some light scratches and normal wear consistent with their age and use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Ash Abingwood Chairs by George Walton
Antique 19th Century Ash Abingwood Chairs by George Walton

Antique 19th Century Ash Abingwood Chairs by George Walton

By George Walton

Located in Houston, TX

The rush seats were redone in the 1970s. The chairs are sturdy and comfortable.

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rush

Alpine Board Chair Decorated with Two Birds 18th Century
Alpine Board Chair Decorated with Two Birds 18th Century

Alpine Board Chair Decorated with Two Birds 18th Century

Located in Epfach, DE

The present piece is an unusual board chair made of walnut from the Alpine region.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Four Teak Chairs by Mini Boga for Taaru, Woven Rope, India
Set of Four Teak Chairs by Mini Boga for Taaru, Woven Rope, India

Set of Four Teak Chairs by Mini Boga for Taaru, Woven Rope, India

By Taaru, Mini Boga

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The chairs showcases a geometric rope weaving on both the seats and backs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Rope, Teak

Pair of Oak Cane Back Side Chairs By Drexel
Pair of Oak Cane Back Side Chairs By Drexel

Pair of Oak Cane Back Side Chairs By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a fine pair of Drexel side chairs. The chairs are made o f oak and have cane backs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Modernist Dutch Chair after Gerrit Rietveld (1 of 6)
Modernist Dutch Chair after Gerrit Rietveld (1 of 6)

Modernist Dutch Chair after Gerrit Rietveld (1 of 6)

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Surbiton, GB

The chairs have been stained black. Condition varies between chairs.

Category

20th Century Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Wood

Pair of Custom Wicker Swivel Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
Pair of Custom Wicker Swivel Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture

Pair of Custom Wicker Swivel Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

The chairs are made of wicker and they swivel. These are very comfortable lounge chairs.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Custom Winged Swivel Chair in Pink Cut Velvet with Cobalt Faux Fur Back
Custom Winged Swivel Chair in Pink Cut Velvet with Cobalt Faux Fur Back

Custom Winged Swivel Chair in Pink Cut Velvet with Cobalt Faux Fur Back

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

Located in Greenwich, CT

This custom swivel chair features a curved, winged back that wraps around the seat for a comfortable and supportive sit.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood, Maple

Danish Lounge chair in Oak with Woven Seagrass – Classic and Timeless
Danish Lounge chair in Oak with Woven Seagrass – Classic and Timeless

Danish Lounge chair in Oak with Woven Seagrass – Classic and Timeless

Located in Lejre, DK

The combination of materials gives the chair a light and inviting appearance, making it suitable for both modern and classic interiors.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored

Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored

Located in Highwood, IL

The chair is certainly repairable, but our workshop is just too busy to tackle the job, so we included the chair and attached no value to it.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Swivel Chair
Swivel Chair

Swivel Chair

By Thomas Bina

Located in Weesp, NL

Measurements : H 66 x W 81 x D 75 cm. The chair will be shipped abroad in a custom made wooden crate.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Swivel Chair, Yellow Tweed, Modern Lounge Chair
Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Swivel Chair, Yellow Tweed, Modern Lounge Chair

Lawson-Fenning Curved Back Swivel Chair, Yellow Tweed, Modern Lounge Chair

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The curved back swivel Lawson-Fenning chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with matching Table, Mid-Century, Set of 3
Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with matching Table, Mid-Century, Set of 3

Pair of Italian Rattan Lounge Chairs with matching Table, Mid-Century, Set of 3

Located in Munich, DE

Mid-century Italian design wicker lounge chairs with matching oval table. The original cushions of the chairs have been given a new look with geometric fabric.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Victorian Parlour Chair Seat 1860 Mahogany Period Antique
Victorian Parlour Chair Seat 1860 Mahogany Period Antique

Victorian Parlour Chair Seat 1860 Mahogany Period Antique

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This elegant Victorian chair is crafted in rich mahogany and raised upon finely shaped cabriole legs, terminating in carved toes with castors Circa 1860 The knees and shaped arm supp...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Ralph Lauren Navy Leather Pryce Club Chair with Steel Feet
Ralph Lauren Navy Leather Pryce Club Chair with Steel Feet

Ralph Lauren Navy Leather Pryce Club Chair with Steel Feet

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The chair was individually bench made in the U.S. by artisans with a tidy fit and finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen
Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen

Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chair are unmarked and we are not aware of the Designer nor Maker.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century German SE 66 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, 1950s
Mid-Century German SE 66 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, 1950s

Mid-Century German SE 66 Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth, 1950s

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hamburg, DE

this design by eiermann is a hybrid. By adopting the spring mechanism of the backrest in a static work chair, it closes the gap between the simple se 68 multi-purpose chair and the s...

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Swiss Handmade Farm House Carved Dining Chairs, Horgen-Glarus, 2 pcs
Pair of Swiss Handmade Farm House Carved Dining Chairs, Horgen-Glarus, 2 pcs

Pair of Swiss Handmade Farm House Carved Dining Chairs, Horgen-Glarus, 2 pcs

By Horgen-Glarus

Located in Madison, WI

These are very sturdy versions of the Swiss Farm Chair and very comfortable! Both of the chairs are excellent overall condition, with beautiful vintage patina throughout.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Luigi Caccia Dominioni lounge chair Azucena Italy 1962
Luigi Caccia Dominioni lounge chair Azucena Italy 1962

Luigi Caccia Dominioni lounge chair Azucena Italy 1962

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

One of its most distinctive features is the oval handle located at the back of the chair, which allows the chair to be easily lifted and moved.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair Of Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs
Pair Of Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs

Pair Of Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Gracefully proportioned throughout, the chairs display the refined decorative taste associated with the Edwardian period.

Category

Early 20th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Ten Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 20th Century
Set of Ten Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 20th Century

Set of Ten Art Deco Black Lacquer Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

The original upholstery has been removed, leaving the chairs ready for custom upholstery.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chair Magis Mariolina Design Enzo Mari - White/Light Blue
Chair Magis Mariolina Design Enzo Mari - White/Light Blue

Chair Magis Mariolina Design Enzo Mari - White/Light Blue

By Magis, Enzo Mari

Located in Varedo, MB

A distinctive technical feature of the chair lies in the way these elements are connected to the structure.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chair Magis Mariolina Design Enzo Mari - White/Bordeaux Red
Chair Magis Mariolina Design Enzo Mari - White/Bordeaux Red

Chair Magis Mariolina Design Enzo Mari - White/Bordeaux Red

By Magis, Enzo Mari

Located in Varedo, MB

A distinctive technical feature of the chair lies in the way these elements are connected to the structure.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Culbuto" rocking chair
"Culbuto" rocking chair

"Culbuto" rocking chair

By Marc Held

Located in Paris, FR

Halfway between sculpture and functional object, the "Culbuto" chair embodies the utopian impulse of an era when design, freed from traditional constraints, explored new relationship...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Afternoon Chair, Sculptural, Dining, Occasional, Pink Boucle
Afternoon Chair, Sculptural, Dining, Occasional, Pink Boucle

Afternoon Chair, Sculptural, Dining, Occasional, Pink Boucle

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Afternoon chair has the majesty of a throne, with the huge circular backrest that reaches out and upwards, its legs curve to join the seat at angles.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Layer 093 Lounge Chair by Michael Geldmacher
Layer 093 Lounge Chair by Michael Geldmacher

Layer 093 Lounge Chair by Michael Geldmacher

By Billiani 1911

Located in Milan, IT

The natural beauty of ash is preserved in this refined lounge chair designed by Michael Geldmacher.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Alvar Aalto Zebra Hide Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Midcentury Design for Artek
Alvar Aalto Zebra Hide Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Midcentury Design for Artek

Alvar Aalto Zebra Hide Lounge Chairs Danish Modern Midcentury Design for Artek

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Atlanta, GA

The chair on the right measures 40.5"H x 24.5"W x 26.5"D x 14" seat height x 21" arm height.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood, Birch

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family

By Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Both of the chairs carry the journeyman’s stamp TB on the underside of the rails.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Wakefield Rattan Co. Painted Wicker Side Chair And Demilune Accent Table
Antique Wakefield Rattan Co. Painted Wicker Side Chair And Demilune Accent Table

Antique Wakefield Rattan Co. Painted Wicker Side Chair And Demilune Accent Table

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chair with a circular caned seat and tall shaped back with scrolls and lattice construction.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wicker

A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888
A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888

A Rare Turned Ladder Back Chair Made From A Yale Campus Elm Tree, Ca. 1888

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Made by Chamberlain Company, New Haven CT from an elm tree that fell on Yale's property. The chair was a gift from Yale when they had received a period pilgrim chair from the Trumbul...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rustic Chairs

Materials

Elm, Rush

Single Mid-Century Modern Style Arm / Lounge Chair, Black Bouclé, Organic Form
Single Mid-Century Modern Style Arm / Lounge Chair, Black Bouclé, Organic Form

Single Mid-Century Modern Style Arm / Lounge Chair, Black Bouclé, Organic Form

Located in Stamford, CT

The back is a rounded crescent shape and the arms are one with the base of the chair and slightly extend outward as they pass the seat.

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Pair of Modernist Easy Chairs in Leather
A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Pair of Modernist Easy Chairs in Leather

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Pair of Modernist Easy Chairs in Leather

By Metz & Co., A. Dolleman

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dolleman for Metz & Co, easy chairs, saddle leather, tubular metal, The Netherlands, 1950s Pair of modernist easy chairs designed by the Dutch designer A.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge 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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