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Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, Italy 50s
By Chiavari
Located in Lucija, SI
known as Chiavarina, or Tiffany chair, is a wooden chair of Ligurian design. Much later the Chiavari
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Puglia, Puglia
chair, also known as Chiavarina, or Tiffany chair, is a wooden chair of Ligurian design. Much later the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass High Back Chiavari Chairs, 1950s
$2,336 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 46.86 in W 15.36 in D 15.75 in
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
By Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Hanover, MA
century in the Ligurian town of Chiavari, Italy. The Chiavari chair, also known as Chiavarina, or Tiffany
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
$3,200 / item
H 45.5 in W 15 in D 14.5 in
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Chiavari chair, also known as Chiavarina, or Tiffany chair, is a wooden chair of Ligurian design. Much
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Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
Six Brass Chiavari Ladder Back Chairs
$3,200 / item
H 45.5 in W 15 in D 14.5 in
Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Tiffany style chair also known as the Chiavari chair made in France circa 1960s. The structure of
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s
Gold Leaf Tiffany , Chiavari Style Chair, France, circa 1960s
$262 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 12 Gold Leaf Tiffany, Chiavari Style Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of twelve Tiffany style chairs also known as the Chiavari chair made in France circa 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 12 Gold Leaf Tiffany, Chiavari Style Chairs, France, 1960s
Set of 12 Gold Leaf Tiffany, Chiavari Style Chairs, France, 1960s
$2,717 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber side chair, or desk chair, with Tiffany blue leather seats and bleached mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather and Mahogany Side Chair
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
Tiffany Dining Chairs by Marcello Ziliani for Casprini, Italy
By Marcello Zilliani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 6Tiffany chairs designed by Marcello Ziliani for Casprini from 2000 In original and good
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Elegant American Art Nouvea Arts Crafts Tiffany Stickley Styl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Deco Arts and Crafts in the style of Tiffany or Stickley pair of chairs. Rare collectible. Original
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elegant American Art Nouvea  Arts Crafts Tiffany Stickley Styl
Elegant American Art Nouvea  Arts Crafts Tiffany Stickley Styl
$625 Sale Price / set
75% Off
H 41 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
This pair of fabulous Chrome and Leopard Slipper Chairs are show stoppers. Original Chrome with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair
Mid Century Chrome and Upholstered Chairs, a pair
$3,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 25 in
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful and tall Ming style chairs with a yoke back. The chairs are painted black and very
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
Tall Ming Style Chairs with Black Paint, a Pair
$2,500 / set
H 73.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
By Knoll
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Otto Zapf for Knoll International black leather lounge chairs, Marked as manufactured in
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
Knoll By Otto Zapf Black Leather chairs, a pair
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 32 in
Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
chair has great character. arm height is 29" To view all of our listings at Tiffany Farha Design
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Rustic Chairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair
Early 20th Century Raw Wood Live Edge Chair
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 35 in D 27 in
Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
. This chair displays a finely carved and gilded tapered legs and arms with a simple ebonized rail with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Post Modern Chairs attributed to Vladimir Kagan, a pair
Located in Wichita, KS
chairs have lines that curve and make a statement. They chairs are also very comfortable. To view all
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Post Modern  Chairs attributed to Vladimir Kagan, a pair
Post Modern  Chairs attributed to Vladimir Kagan, a pair
$5,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 29 in W 30 in D 31 in
Ficks Reed Large Split Rattan Fan Back Club Chairs and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Wichita, KS
Ficks Reed Fabulous pair of Split Rattan Fan Back Chairs with ottoman. Freshly lacquered in white
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Paint

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with High Back & Tiffany Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Joly chairdrobe black HB Velvetforthy Tiffany by Colé Italia with Lorenz&Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Tiffany Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Joly Chairdrobe gold HB Velvetforthy tiffany by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4
By Kartell
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of four charcoal grey Ghost Chairs by Phillipe Starck for Kartell - good condition with minor
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20th Century European Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4
Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4
$1,104 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 15 in D 15.5 in
Imola Chair by Henrik Pedersen
Located in Wichita, KS
Danish mid century to post modern chair designed by Henrik Pedersen.  This style is reminiscent of
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1990s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Imola Chair by Henrik Pedersen
Imola Chair by Henrik Pedersen
$3,800
H 47 in W 37 in D 39 in
Modern Hollywood Regency Styled Lucite Klismos Chairs, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
These modern Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs are made of Lucite and simply upholstered in grey
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Modern  Hollywood Regency Styled Lucite Klismos Chairs, a Pair
Modern  Hollywood Regency Styled Lucite Klismos Chairs, a Pair
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Egg Shaped Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan swivel lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl or Ficks
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

George Hunziger patent 1869 walnut chair with newer crewel upholstery
Located in Wichita, KS
This George Hunziger Chair is not only beautiful but carries an important role in the history
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Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

George Hunziger patent 1869 walnut chair with newer crewel upholstery
George Hunziger patent 1869 walnut chair with newer crewel upholstery
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 19 in
Leather and Stainless Steel Swivel Chairs by Gardner and Leaver for Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Wichita, KS
Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs Series 455 designed by Gardner and Leaver for Steelcase, circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair. Four available.
Located in Wichita, KS
Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair in the style of James Mont. circa, midcentury-1970s
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair. Four available.
James Mont Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Chairs, a pair. Four available.
$2,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27.25 in W 32 in D 28.5 in
Papier - mâché / Paper Mache and Lacquer Chair with Gilded Design, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
19th Century papier- mâché / paper mache chair with lacquer paint and a caned seat. The pierced
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Vintage Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon back Slipper Chairs, set of four
By Michael Taylor
Located in Wichita, KS
Fabulous and hard to find Michael Taylor for Baker Spoon Back Chairs! Sophisticated at every angle
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Six Italian regency painted walnut shell back dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto style
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39 in W 22 in D 20 in
Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wichita, KS
. Armchair 34.5"h x 21"d x 19" w Side Chair 34.5" h x 23d x 18.5 w To View all of our listings at Tiffany
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
$8,200 / set
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Lipse Dining Chairs by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger in Bent Plywood, Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of six chairs with legs, central bar and structure in chromed steel, body in curved bentwood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Wichita, KS
Black Lacquer Jack Lenor Larsen Cage Chairs upholstered in new animal print Scalamandre fabric. The
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
Jack Lenor Larsen Black Lacquer Cage Armchairs, a pair
$1,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pirouette Tiffany Green Coyote Fur Vanity Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
opulent materials with dynamic design. Upholstered in stunning Tiffany green coyote fur, this chair offers
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid - Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
By John Woodard
Located in Wichita, KS
Mid- Century Modern Woodard Iron Chairs painted in a lovely blue and ready for your spring Patio
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid - Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
Mid - Century Modern Woodard Outdoor Chairs, Set of 6
$2,600 / set
H 31 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs, Rare Design, set of Four
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs. This arm style is early Woodard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Iron Table and Chairs with Brass Swan Detail in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Wichita, KS
Wrought Iron Table and 6 chairs with classic Maison Jansen brass swan heads and other brass
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
in Italy" under seat. The Chiavari chair, also known as the Chiavarina, or Tiffany chair, is a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Tiffany High Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four high back dinnig chairs. Sculpted white lacquer legs, reupholstered in a silk blend
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Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Four Tiffany High Back Chairs
Four Tiffany High Back Chairs
$1,900 / set
H 42 in W 19 in D 19 in
Upholstered Corner Chair with Glass Ball Feet
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Southport, CT
bold glass ball and carved wooden claw feet, this corner or “roundabout” chair is attributed to Louis
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Early 20th Century American Corner Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Upholstered Corner Chair with Glass Ball Feet
Upholstered Corner Chair with Glass Ball Feet
$85,000
H 41 in W 25 in D 25 in
Sedia Tiffany in velluto, gambe laccate e decori in metallo
By Fabio Arcaini
Located in Bisceglie, IT
Una seduta pranzo dai tratti delicati, e dall elevato standard qualitativo. Rivestita in velluto, ma disponibile anche in tessuto bouclè, viene caratterizzata dal dettaglio in metall...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Korhogo Cloth, Velvet

Sedia Tiffany in velluto, gambe laccate e decori in metallo
Sedia Tiffany in velluto, gambe laccate e decori in metallo
$4,172 / item
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Tom Faulkner 6 Tiffany Chairs Stunning Sculptural Lines Anodized Steel
By Tom Faulkner
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
six Tiffany chairs RRP £7290. This suite is simply glorious to look at from every angle, when I was
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Upholstered Metal 'Tiffany' Tom Faulkner Dining Chairs
By Tom Faulkner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of 'Tiffany' dining chairs by Tom Faulkner. With a simple, yet elegant design to
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Early 2000s English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 10 Upholstered Metal 'Tiffany' Tom Faulkner Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Upholstered Metal 'Tiffany' Tom Faulkner Dining Chairs
$11,686 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Post-Modern Suede Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Renown Designer Robert Tiffany
By Robert Tiffany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This one of a kind lounge chair upholstered in it's original red, white, and blue suede is an
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Chair Tiffany Model, Chiavari, France 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Tiffany model chair Set of handmade in solid oak frame and painted in gold leaf. France 1960´s
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Vintage 1960s French Chairs

Chair Tiffany Model, Chiavari, France 1960s
Chair Tiffany Model, Chiavari, France 1960s
$298
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Pair Harvey Probber Tiffany Blue Leather & Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber side chairs with Tiffany blue leather seats and bleached mahogany frames. V
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20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Tiffany Blue Accent Chairs by Massimo Vignelli
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulous pair of Italian lounge chairs newly upholstered in light blue textured silk / linen blend
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Velvet Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful post modern Vladimir Kagan Arc lounge chairs came to us in wonderful condition, but
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Velvet Arm Chairs, a Pair
Mid-Century Velvet Arm Chairs, a Pair
$5,200 / set
H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Baker Klismos Chairs with leather Strapping
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Wichita, KS
These beautiful and hard to find Baker Klismos chairs are in a class of their own. Vintage and in
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Late 20th Century American Empire Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Midcentury Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Acrylic Chairs, Pair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Wichita, KS
Hollywood Regency midcentury Charles Hollis Jones Lucite acrylic chairs with new Tibetan Fur
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

A Pair of Bold and Architectural Aesthetic Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine quality pair of oak 19th century architectural chairs after a Tiffany design with foliate
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Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Western Horn Frame Leather & Cowhide Chair after Wenzel Friedrich
By Wenzel Friedrich
Located in Wichita, KS
Western horn frame chair, in the manner of Wenzel Friedrich (1827-1902), large horns as stiles with
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs in Original Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Mid-Century Modern Swivel chairs in original velvet upholstery. The chairs are very comfortable
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Michael Taylor for Baker Regency Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in Wichita, KS
patent vinyl leather. Stunning in color and timeless in shape! The chairs are firm, sturdy and very
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Hickory Grand Wingback Reading Chairs with Tiffany Blue Upholstery
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Townsend Wing Chair was inspired by the original antique frame attributed to John Townsend of
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mahogany

Mid- Century Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs in Original Cowhide, Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Gorgeous set of 4 Mid- Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DCM dining chairs in
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid- Century Charles and Ray Eames DCM Chairs in Original Cowhide, Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Gorgeous set of 4 Mid- Century Modern Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DCM dining chairs in
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wichita, KS
" chairs. The set is comprised of six chairs in Sable Finish. Tiffany Farha Design.     
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs, Set of 6
$2,200 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 16 in
Vintage Henredon Wingbacks in Original Leather, a pair
By Henredon
Located in Wichita, KS
-known, Henredon armchairs have stood the test of time. Sold in Vintage condition, these chairs are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Henredon Wingbacks in Original Leather, a pair
Vintage Henredon Wingbacks in Original Leather, a pair
$4,750 / set
H 46.5 in W 31.5 in D 39 in
Pair of Whimsical Arm Chairs in Tiffany Blue Lacquer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of whimsical arm chairs in a Tiffany blue lacquer finish, recently reupholstered in white
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Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

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Wood

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Tiffany Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tiffany chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every tiffany chair was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage tiffany chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tiffany chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right tiffany chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tiffany chair over the years, but those crafted by Robert Tiffany, John Van Koert and M2L BRAND are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tiffany Chair?

Prices for a tiffany chair start at $307 and top out at $8,950 with the average selling for $3,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Tiffany Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between Chiavari and Tiffany chairs is a matter of terminology. These two names refer to the same type of chair but have different origins. Chiavari comes from the name of the Italian village where the original designer of the chair, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, was born. How the chairs came to be called Tiffany chairs is not as clear, but it was likely inspired by the name of the luxury jewelry maker Tiffany & Co. The association may be due to the fact that Chiavari chairs are often used at weddings and Tiffany's is a leading producer of bridal jewelry, or because, like the jewelry house, the chairs inspire thoughts of sophistication and luxury. Shop a range of Chiavari chairs on 1stDibs.